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