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