Difficulty
Intermediate
Rate for accuracy
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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
πΈ Intro:
| G | G |
πΈ Verse 1:
G
May God bless and keep you always
D/F#
May your wishes all come true
Em C G
May you always do for others and let others do for you
G
May you build a ladder to the stars
D/F#
And climb on every rung
Em D G
May you stay forever young
πΈ Chorus:
D
Forever young
Em
Forever young
G D
Will you stay
G
Forever young
πΈ Verse 2:
G
May you grow up to be righteous
D/F#
May you grow up to be true
Em
May you always know the truth
C G
And see the light surrounding you
G
May you always be courageous
D/F#
Stand upright and be strong
Em D G
And may you stay forever young
πΈ Chorus:
D
Forever young
Em
Forever young
G D
May you stay
G
Forever young
πΈ Instrumental:
| G | D/F# | Em | D | G | D/F# | Em | D | G |
πΈ Verse 3:
G
May your hands always be busy
D/F#
May your feet always be swift
Em
May you have a strong foundation
C G
With the winds changing shift
G
May your heart always be joyful
D/F#
May your song always be sung
Em D
And may you stay
G
Forever young
πΈ Chorus:
D
Forever young
Em
Forever young
G D
May you stay
Em7
Forever young
D
Forever young
Em
Forever young
G D
May you stay
G
Forever young
Ending:
| D | D | Em | Em | G | D | G | G |
| G | G | G | G |
Song History
Published: August 11, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025