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Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails) Lyrics

Lyrics

Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails)

Written by Dale Evans

Produced by Paul A. Rothchild

Lyrics

Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails)

Am i on? Okay Hi John, this is Janis We'd just like to wish you a very happy birthday and Happy trails to you until we meet again Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then Happy trails to you till we meet again Happy birthday, John, from the full tilt band!! Ha ha ha

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About this track

"Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails)" is a song by Janis Joplin from the album Janis, released in 1970. The song was written by Dale Evans. It was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.

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