Forever Young

Bob Dylan
Intro:

Key: G

Level 15

Joan Baez sings in Bb (Capo 3)

G - C - D7 - G - C - D7 - G

G
Bm
*
1. May God bless and keep you always, may your wishes all come true,
C
G
May you always do for others and let others do for you.
Bm
May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung,
C - D7
G
C D7 -G
And may you sta-a-ay - for-ever young.

*Starting note: ^ (B)

G
Bm
2. May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true,
C
G
May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you
Bm
May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong,
C - D7
G
C D7 -G
And may you sta-a-ay - for-ever young.
D7
C -G
-D7
C -G
CH. Forever young, forever you -ng, may you sta-ay - forever young.
-C - D7 -G, -C - D7 G
Bm
3. May your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift,
C
G
May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift.
Bm
May your heart always be joyful, may your song always be sung,
C - D7
G
C D7 -G
And may you sta-a-ay - for-ever young.
D7
C -G
-D7
C -G
CH. Forever young, forever you -ng, may you sta-ay - forever young.
-C - D7 -G, -C - D7 -G
Timing- 4/4:
ONE +2+3+4, ONE +2+3+4, ...
suggested plucking pattern:

Alternate
chord
fingering
for G, Bm:

B 1 3 2, 4 1 3 2, etc
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