Forever Young Chords
by Joan Baez
Forever Young by Joan Baez is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords D, D9, D4, F#m, G, A, A7 and Bm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: D D9 D D4
D
May God bless and keep you always
F#m
May your wishes all come true
G
May you always do for others
D A
And let others do for you
D
May you build a ladder to the stars
F#m
And climb on every rung
G A D D9 D D4 D
May you stay forever young
A A7 Bm
Forever young, forever young
D A G D
May you stay forever young
D
May you grow up to be righteous
F#m
May you grow up to be true
G
May you always know the truth
D A
And see the lights surrounding you
D
May you always be courageous
F#m
Stand upright and be strong
G A D D9 D D4 D
May you stay forever young
A A7 Bm
Forever young, forever young
D A G D
May you stay forever young
D
May your hands always be busy
F#m
May your feet always be swift
G
May you have a strong foundation
D A
When the winds of changes shift
D
May your heart always be joyful
F#m
May your song always be sung
G A D D9 D D4 D
May you stay forever young
A A7 Bm
Forever young, forever young
D A G D
May you stay forever young