Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
Fm/C
May your wishes all come true
D#m7/A#
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
Fm/C
And climb on every rung
D#m7/A# G# | C# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G# A#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
Fm/C
May you grow up to be true
D#m7/A#
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
C#
May you always be courageous
Fm/C
Stand upright and be strong
D#m7/A# G# | C# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G# A#m
Forever young, forever young,
C# G#7 | C# | % |
May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 3]
C#
May your hands always be busy
Fm/C
May your feet always be swift
D#m7/A#
May you have a strong foundation
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When the winds of changes shift
C#
May your heart always be joyful
Fm/C
May your song always be sung
D#m7/A# G# | C# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G# A#m
Forever young, forever young,
C# G#7 | C# | % |
May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
2/4
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| C# | G# | C# | D