Key: D
Introduction: D
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
G D
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
A Bm
Forever young, forever young,
D A7 D
May you stay ... forever young
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
A Bm
Forever young, forever young,
D A7 D
May you stay ... forever young
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
A Bm
Forever young, forever young,
D A7 D
May you stay ... forever young
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