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