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