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[Verse 1]
        D
May God bless and keep you always
         F#m/C#
May your wishes all come true
        Em7/B
May you always do for others
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And let others do for you
        D
May you build a ladder to the stars
    F#m/C#
And climb on every rung
            Em7/B  A         | D | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
 
[Chorus]
        A              Bm
Forever young, forever young,
        D     A7         | D | % |
May you stay ... forever young
 
[Verse 2]
        D
May you grow up to be righteous
        F#m/C#
May you grow up to be true
        Em7/B
May you always know the truth
            G                  | D | % |
And see the lights surrounding you 
        D
May you always be courageous 
        F#m/C#
Stand upright and be strong 
            Em7/B  A         | D | % |
And may you stay ... forever young

[Chorus]
        A              Bm
Forever young, forever young,
        D     A7         | D | % |
May you stay ... forever young
 
[Verse 3]
         D
May your hands always be busy 
         F#m/C#
May your feet always be swift
        Em7/B
May you have a strong foundation 
         G                | D | % |
When the winds of changes shift 
         D
May your heart always be joyful 
         F#m/C#
May your song always be sung 
            Em7/B  A        | D | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
 
[Chorus]
        A              Bm
Forever young, forever young,
        D     A7         | D | % |
May you stay ... forever young

[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
                      2/4
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