(intro)  C

             C                                   Em
    May God bless and keep you always, may your wishes all come true,
           Am                                F             C
    may you always do for others and let others do for you.
             C                              Em
    May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung,
                   F      G           C
    and may you stay        forever young.
             G             Am                   C      G          C
    Forever young, forever young, may you stay         forever young!

              C                                  Em
    May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true,
            Am                                        F             C
    may you always know the truth and see the lights surrounding you
             C                                Em
    May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong,
                    F     G           C
    and may you stay        forever young.
             G             Am                  C      G           C
    Forever young, forever young, may you stay         forever young!

              C                                  Em
   May your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift,
            Am                                      F                C
    may you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift.
              C                                   Em
    May your heart always be joyful, may your song always be sung,
                    F     G           C
    and may you stay        forever young.
             G              Am                 C      G           C
    Forever young, forever young, may you stay         forever young!