I've always loved this song. Big Jon and Sparkie were on my regular radio list, among others. And I learned the words, and sung it to my kids and to my grandkids. Tonite is a friends birthday eve, and I have been looking for something to send her, and I found this out:
This link has all the words:

http://bigjohnandsparky.com/birthday-song-lyrics.html

Now I took piano lessons for six years, and I just found out it is sung to the tune of 'THE MERRY WIDOW WALTZ'.

Now if seomeone would put them togehter...
Have a wonderful time with the information I included here.