Intro
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[Verse 1]
C
May God bless and keep you always
Em/B
May your wishes all come true
Dm7/A
May you always do for others
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And let others do for you
C
May you build a ladder to the stars
Em/B
And climb on every rung
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And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G Am
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 2]
C
May you grow up to be righteous
Em/B
May you grow up to be true
Dm7/A
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
C
May you always be courageous
Em/B
Stand upright and be strong
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And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G Am
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 3]
C
May your hands always be busy
Em/B
May your feet always be swift
Dm7/A
May you have a strong foundation
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When the winds of changes shift
C
May your heart always be joyful
Em/B
May your song always be sung
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And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
G Am
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
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