Forever Young

by Louisa Johnson
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May God bless and keep you al ways,

may your wish es all come true;

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

May you (A)build a lad der to the stars,

and climb

on ev โ€™ry (A)rung.

And may you stay

for ev er (A)young,

and may you (F#m7)stay

for ev er (A)young.

May you (A)grow up to be right eous,

may you (Dmaj7)grow up to be true;

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

May you (A)al ways be cour a geous, stand up (Dmaj7)right (D6)and be strong,

and may you (A)stay

for ev er (A)young,

and may you (CN.C.)stay

for ev er young.

For ev er young,

for (E)ev er young,

and may you (A)stay

for ev er (A)young.

And may your (A)hands al ways be bu sy,

may your (Dsus2)feet al ways be (A)swift;

may you have a strong found a tion when the (Esus4)winds of chang es (E)shift.

May your (A)heart al ways be joy ful, may your (D)song al ways be sung;

and may you (A)stay

for ev er young.

For ev er young,

for (E)ev er (F#m7)young,

and may you (A)stay

for ev er young.

For ev er young,

for (E)ev er (F#m7)young,

and may you (E)stay

for (A)ev er young.

Forever Young โ€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Forever Young" by Louisa Johnson in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 56 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œForever Youngโ€

Why does the accompaniment for "Forever Young" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual โ€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Forever Young" by Louisa Johnson in?
The backing track is in A at 56 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Forever Young" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Forever Young"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Forever Young", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Forever Young" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Forever Young"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Forever Young"?
"Forever Young" was originally performed by Louisa Johnson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Louisa Johnson are available?
Other accompaniments by Louisa Johnson: "So Good". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Forever Young" as a backing track for singing?
Yes โ€” this is the piano accompaniment for Forever Young by Louisa Johnson, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing โ€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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