The theme song wasn't always static; it was adapted for special episodes:

: Features a Russian-style version of the theme with a deep voice and Barney's face replacing the usual photos.

The band formed in 1996 in Middletown, Connecticut, after the members met while studying at —the same school attended by Ted, Marshall, and Lily in the show. Song Details & Lyrics

The song was written and performed by a real-life pop band called . What makes this unique is that the show's creators, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas , are both members of the band. Carter Bays : Vocals and guitar. Craig Thomas : Drums.

While the intro is known for its upbeat, 12-second melody, the full version of "Hey Beautiful" on Spotify is over 3 minutes long.

The iconic theme song of How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) is actually a snippet from a longer song titled . The Creators & The Band