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