Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
Dm/A
May your wishes all come true
Cm7/G
May you always do for others
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And let others do for you
A#
May you build a ladder to the stars
Dm/A
And climb on every rung
Cm7/G F | A# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
F Gm
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 2]
A#
May you grow up to be righteous
Dm/A
May you grow up to be true
Cm7/G
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
A#
May you always be courageous
Dm/A
Stand upright and be strong
Cm7/G F | A# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
F Gm
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 3]
A#
May your hands always be busy
Dm/A
May your feet always be swift
Cm7/G
May you have a strong foundation
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When the winds of changes shift
A#
May your heart always be joyful
Dm/A
May your song always be sung
Cm7/G F | A# | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
F Gm
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
2/4
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