Translated versions of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" are sung around the world. It's usually sung to congratulate someone. Here are some versions in different languages below...

The tune to "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" originally comes from the French song Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre.

For He's A Jolly Good Fellow

Interestingly, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" used to be sung for birthdays before "Happy Birthday to You" became popular. Now it's sung to congratulate someone.

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