Intro -x2-: E A E E
 
Verse:
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May the good Lord be with you down every road you roam
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And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from home
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And may you grow to be proud, dignified and true
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And do unto others as you'd have done to you
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Be courageous and be brave and in my heart you'll always stay
 
Chorus:
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Forever young, forever young
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Forever young, forever young
 
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May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strong
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Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond
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And may you never love in vain, and in my heart you will remain
 
Chorus:
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Forever young, forever young
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Forever young, forever young
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For......ever young
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For......ever young
 
Instrumental:
   B B A E
   B B A B
   E E E E
 
Verse:
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And when you finally fly away I'll be hoping that I served you well
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For all the wisdom of a lifetime, no one can ever tell
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But whatever road you choose, I'm right behind you, win or lose
 
Chorus:
        E              A
Forever young, forever young
        E              E
Forever young, forever young
 
Outro:
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For......ever young
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For......ever young
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For..... For-ever young
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For......ever young