Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
Gm/D
May your wishes all come true
Fm7/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
Gm/D
And climb on every rung
Fm7/C A# | D# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
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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
Gm/D
May you grow up to be true
Fm7/C
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
D#
May you always be courageous
Gm/D
Stand upright and be strong
Fm7/C A# | D# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
A# Cm
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
Gm/D
May your feet always be swift
Fm7/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
Gm/D
May your song always be sung
Fm7/C A# | D# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
A# Cm
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
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