Forever Young
| Category: | Benediction |
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| Link: | Performance Example |
| Notes: | Written by Bob Dylan in 1973, this blessing-like song has become a modern hymn of hope and encouragement. Its prayerful lyrics make it suitable for worship, graduations, farewells, or Scout ceremonies. |
May God [C]bless and keep you always,
May your [Em]wishes all come true,
May you [Dm]always do for others
and let [F]others do for [C]you.
May you [C]build a ladder to the stars
and [Em]climb on every rung,
and may you [Dm]stay [G]forever [C]young.
Forever [G]young, forever [Am]young,
may you [C]stay [G]forever [C]young!
May you [C]grow up to be righteous,
May you [Em]grow up to be true,
May you [Dm]always know the truth
and see the [F]lights surrounding [C]you
May you [C]always be courageous,
Stand [Em]upright and be strong,
and may you [Dm]stay [G]forever [C]young.
Forever [G]young, forever [Am]young,
may you [C]stay [G]forever [C]young!
May your [C]hands always be busy,
May your [Em]feet always be swift,
May you [Dm]have a strong foundation
when the [F]winds of changes [C]shift.
May your [C]heart always be joyful,
May your [Em]song always be sung,
and may you [Dm]stay [G]forever [C]young.
Forever [G]young, forever [Am]young,
may you [C]stay [G]forever [C]young!
Forever [G]young, forever [Am]young,
may you [C]stay [G]forever [C]young