Dylan recorded this album with his original backing group The Band, and it includes this uplifting message to and prayer for his new son Jakob.
The song is meant as a gift to a child, and a subsequent work by Paul Rogers and Bob Dylan in the form of a book by the same title is a perfect gift for a...
[Verse 1]
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
[Chorus]
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Forever young
[Verse 2]
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay forever young
[Chorus]
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Forever young
[Verse 3]
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young
[Chorus]
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay
Forever young
Forever Young (Slow Version) was written by Bob Dylan.
Forever Young (Slow Version) was produced by Rob Fraboni.
Bob Dylan released Forever Young (Slow Version) on Thu Jan 17 1974.