Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
G#m/D#
May your wishes all come true
F#m7/C#
May you always do for others
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And let others do for you
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May you build a ladder to the stars
G#m/D#
And climb on every rung
F#m7/C# B | E | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
B C#m
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 2]
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May you grow up to be righteous
G#m/D#
May you grow up to be true
F#m7/C#
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
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May you always be courageous
G#m/D#
Stand upright and be strong
F#m7/C# B | E | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
B C#m
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 3]
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May your hands always be busy
G#m/D#
May your feet always be swift
F#m7/C#
May you have a strong foundation
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When the winds of changes shift
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May your heart always be joyful
G#m/D#
May your song always be sung
F#m7/C# B | E | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
B C#m
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
2/4
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| E | G#m/D# | F#m7/C# | B | E | % |
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