Intro:
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C# -------------------------------------------|
A -----2-4/6-----2-4/6------2-4/6---6\4-2-2--|
E -2h4-------2h4--------2h4------------------|
B -------------------------------------------|
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VERSE:
B
May God bless and keep you always,
E B
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
F#
And let others do for you.
B
May you build a ladder to the stars
E C#m
And climb on every rung,
B F# B
May you stay forever young
B F# B
May you stay forever young
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C# -----------------------------------------------------|
A -----2-4/6-----2-4/2------2-4/6--6\4-2-2------2-4/6--|
E -2h4-------2h4--------2h4----------------2h4---------|
B -----------------------------------------------------|
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VERSE:
B
May you grow up to be righteous,
E B
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
F#
And see the lights surrounding you.
B
May you always be courageous,
E C#m
Stand upright and be strong,
B F# B
May you stay forever young
B F# B B
May you stay forever young
INSTRUMENTAL: PLAY VERSE CHORDS
with slight variations
using Bsus and Esus
B E B
B B F#
B E C#m C#m
B F# B E
B F# B B B B
VERSE:
B
May your hands always be busy,
E B
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
F#
When the winds of changes shift.
B
May your heart always be joyful,
E C#m
May your song always be sung,
B F# B
May you stay forever young
B F# B
May you stay forever young