Forever Young

by Bob Dylan

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(A5)May God (D)bless and keep you al ways, may your (F#m)wish es all come true;

may you (Em7)al ways do for oth ers, and let oth ers do for you.

May you build a lad der to the stars, and (F#m)climb on ev ’ry rung; may you stay

(Asus)for ev er (D)young.

For ev er (A)young,

for (Bm)ev er young;

may you (D)stay

for ev er (D)young.

May you (D)grow up to be right eous, may you (F#m)grow up to be true;

may you (Em7)al ways know the truth and see the lights sur round ing you.

May you ways be lad cou ra geous, stars, up (F#m)song right and be strong; may you stay

(Asus)for ev er (D)young.

For ev er (A)young,

for (Bm)ev er young;

may you (D)stay

for ev er (D)young.

May your

Forever Young by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan 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 D at 66 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "Forever Young" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, D, Em7, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bob Dylan songs work for kids?
Try "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED", "TANGLED UP IN BLUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.