Forever Young

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

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

may you (G)al ways do for oth ers and let (G)oth ers do for (D)you.

May you build a lad der to the stars and (F#m)climb on ev โ€™ry rung, may you (G)stay

for ev er (D)young.

For ev er (A)young,

for ev er (Bm)young,

may you (D)stay

for ev er (D)young.

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

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

May you al ways be cou ra geous, stand up (F#m)right and be strong, sung, may you (G)stay

for ev er (D)young.

For ev er (A)young,

for ev er (Bm)young,

may you (D)stay

for ev er (D)young.

May your (Bm)young.

For ev er

for ev er (D)young.

Forever Young โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œForever Youngโ€

Can I learn "Forever Young" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Forever Young" with hands-separate practice in D at 70 BPM.
What key is "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan played in?
Forever Young is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forever Young"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forever Young" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Forever Young"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forever Young"?
"Forever Young" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Forever Young"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Forever Young" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Forever Young"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Forever Young" is in the key of D at 70 BPM.