Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
C#m/G#
May your wishes all come true
Bm7/F#
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
C#m/G#
And climb on every rung
Bm7/F# E | A | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
E F#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
C#m/G#
May you grow up to be true
Bm7/F#
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
A
May you always be courageous
C#m/G#
Stand upright and be strong
Bm7/F# E | A | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
E F#m
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
C#m/G#
May your feet always be swift
Bm7/F#
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
C#m/G#
May your song always be sung
Bm7/F# E | A | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
E F#m
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
2/4
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| A | C#m/G# | Bm7/F# | E | A | % |
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