Happy birthday, baby
Go love your brother now
It's a strange gift maybe
Girl, you know me better
Than I know myself

I'm trying to repay you
For all these miles that I roam
When I'm far away, baby
Know that I love you
And sing this little song

One: Was a lonely number
Two: You were born in thunder
Three: It was lightning quick
You lit up the house like a matchstick
Four: Child, you're a wonder
Held me tight when the world went under
Five: Sweet Ione, can I tell you I love you?

Happy birthday, baby
Go love your mama now
I guess we better face it
I'm a lonely swimmer a long, long way from shore

Shall I tell the story
Like there's only one to tell?
And when you think of me
Think of me better
Than I think of myself

One: Was a lonely number
Two: You were born in thunder
Three: It was lightning quick
You lit up the house like a matchstick
Four: Child, you're a wonder
Held me tight when the world went under
Five: Sweet Ione, can I tell you I love you?