Happy Birthday Don Bosco - version 1b

Happy Birthday, Saint John Bosco!
In Becchi's quiet village, long ago,
A child was born, destined to glow.
Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco, they named,
A beacon of love, forever acclaimed.
(Chorus)
Happy birthday, dear Don Bosco,
Your legacy shines, a radiant glow.
Guiding youth with compassion and care,
Your spirit lives on, beyond compare.
(Verse 2)
From humble beginnings, you arose,
A friend to the lost, where hope flows.
Teacher, mentor, and father so true,
Your heart's mission: love, faith, and virtue.
(Chorus)
Happy birthday, dear Don Bosco,
Your legacy shines, a radiant glow.
Guiding youth with compassion and care,
Your spirit lives on, beyond compare.
(Bridge)
In dreams and visions, you saw the way,
To build a home where laughter would sway.
Oratories, playgrounds, and fields of play,
A sanctuary for hearts that would stay.
(Chorus)
Happy birthday, dear Don Bosco,
Your legacy shines, a radiant glow.
Guiding youth with compassion and care,
Your spirit lives on, beyond compare.
(Outro)
So raise a song, let joy resound,
For the saint who turned lost souls around.
Happy birthday, Don Bosco, so dear,
Your love echoes through each passing year!