G   G


[Verse]
         G                                    D
May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true
         C                             G
May you always do for others, And let others do for you
         G                                D
May you build a ladder to the stars, And climb on every rung
         C    D           G
May you stay... forever young


[Chorus]
         D              Em
Forever young, forever young
         G    D
May you stay...
         G
Forever young


[Verse]
         G                                 D
May you grow up to be righteous,  May you grow up to be true
         C                                 G
May you always know the truth, And see the lights surrounding you
         G                                 D
May you always be courageous, Stand upright and be strong
         C    D           G
May you stay... forever young


[Chorus]
         D              Em
Forever young, forever young
         G    D
May you stay...
         G
Forever young


[Verse]
         G                                 D
May your hands always be busy,   May your feet always be swift
         C                                 G
May you have a strong foundation, When the winds of changes shift
         G                                 D
May your heart always be joyful, May your song always be sung
         C    D           G
May you stay... forever young


[Chorus]
         D              Em
Forever young, forever young
         G    D
May you stay...
         G
Forever young