Forever Young

· by Rod Stewart

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Lyrics

May the good Lord be with you down (C)ev er y road you roam.

And may sun shine and hap pi ness sur (C)round you when you’re far from home.

And may you (G)grow tune to be proud, you, may your (C)dig ing ni I fied and true.

For build And do un of to oth ers as a (C)you’d have a done to you.

And Be cou (Am7)ra geous and be (C)brave.

And in my (Em7)heart you’ll al ways (C)stay for ev er (G)young.

(For ev er (C)young.) For ev er (G)young.

(For ev er young.)

May good (G)for n’lly fly be with I’ll be your (C)guid ing ing I light be strong,

For all a stair way of to heav en with a (C)prince or can vag a bond.

And may you (Am7)nev er love in (C)vain.

And in my (Em7)heart you will re (C)main for ev er (G)young.

(For ev er (C)young.) For ev er (G)young.

(For ev er young.)

May good young)

(Am7)For

(C)ev er young)

(Am7)For

(C)ev er (G)young.

And when you (Am)For,

(C)for ev er (G)young.

(Am7)For

(C)ev er (G)young.

Forever Young by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 106 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Forever Young" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Forever Young"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Rod Stewart songs work for kids?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.