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Forever Young Chords

Learn to play “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, Dsus2, Dsus4 and F#m. It's rated Advanced. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DDsus2Dsus4F#mGAA7Bm

Chords for Forever Young

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Advanced
D
3
90
D..Dsus2..D..Dsus4 
DMay God bless and keep you always,
 May yourF#mwishes all come true,
 May youGalways do for others
 And letDothers do forAyou.
 May youDbuild a ladder to the stars
 AndF#mclimb on every rung,
 May youG..Astay forever
D..Dsus2youngD..Dsus4..D 
 ForeverAyoung,A7foreverBmyoung,
 May youD..AstayGforeverDyoung.
DMay you grow up to be righteous,
 May youF#mgrow up to be true,
 May youGalways know the truth
 And see theDlights surroundingAyou.
 May youDalways be courageous,
 StandF#mupright and be strong,
 May youG..Astay forever
D..Dsus2young,D..Dsus4..D 
 ForeverAyoung,A7foreverBmyoung,
 May youD..AstayGforeverDyoung.
DMay your hands always be busy,
 May yourF#mfeet always be swift,
 May youGhave a strong foundation
 When theDwinds of changesAshift.
 May yourDheart always be joyful,
 May yourF#msong always be sung,
 May youG..Astay forever
D..Dsus2young,D..Dsus4..D 
 ForeverAyoung,A7foreverBmyoung,
 May youD..AstayGforeverDyoung.
Dsus2..D..Dsus4..D 
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About Forever Young

“Forever Young” by Bob Dylan is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 8 chords — D, Dsus2, Dsus4, F#m, G, A, A7 and Bm — with the progression centred on D, Dsus2 and Dsus4. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Forever Young — FAQ

What key is “Forever Young” in?

“Forever Young” by Bob Dylan is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Forever Young”?

“Forever Young” uses 8 chords: D, Dsus2, Dsus4, F#m, G, A, A7 and Bm.

Is “Forever Young” easy to play on guitar?

“Forever Young” is rated Advanced.

Who sings “Forever Young”?

“Forever Young” is performed by Bob Dylan.