Forever Young

By Robert Zimmerman (Bob Dylan)

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

May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

Comments : Been listening to this song a lot the last few weeks... it has this comforting feeling - like advice your mum would give if she was nearby , a little preachy but touching. Especially liked the lyrics in the last paragraph that speaks of having a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift as well your heart being joyful and your song always be sung. beautiful, simple and rather moving. at some level it reminded me of my school anthem ...invokes a childhood warm fuzzy feeling...
This song was written and sung by Bob Dylan of course (Robert Zimmerman was his name) and many versions by other folk. Have been hearing the Dylan version and Joan Baez one.
- Soma