Forever Young
Pete Seeger Lyrics


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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,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

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,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

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,
May you stay forever young,




Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

Overall Meaning

The song Forever Young by Pete Seeger is a heartfelt and warm blessing that he wishes for the listeners. In this song, Seeger wishes eternal youth, both in the physical and spiritual sense, for every listener. He prays that God blesses and keeps us young forever by making our wishes come true, allowing us to do good deeds, and creating a ladder to success. Seeger urges the listeners to grow up and be righteous, always being honest and positive, and to see the positivity that surrounds us. He emphasizes the importance of standing up for oneself and being courageous in difficult situations.


As the song progresses, Seeger wishes that the listener's hands are always busy doing work they love and that they are swift on their feet, moving forward in life. He wants them always to be grounded, even when faced with change, and to know that joy is a state of mind. Seeger concludes the song, wishing that the listener's song is continuously sung, meaning that we maintain our spirits high and have a positive outlook on life, remaining forever young.


The song is not about being young in a literal sense, but rather as a metaphor for staying optimistic, enthusiastic, and full of life, regardless of age or experience. Seeger encourages listeners to continue with youthful ideals like a sense of wonder, a thirst for knowledge, and an open heart.


Below are ten interesting facts about Pete Seeger's Forever Young:


Line by Line Meaning

May God bless and keep you always,
May the divine bless and protect you throughout your life, no matter what.


May your wishes all come true,
May all your desires be fulfilled and may you achieve all your goals.


May you always do for others
May you always think of and help others before your own self.


And let others do for you.
May you allow others to help and support you when you need them.


May you build a ladder to the stars
May you strive for and achieve great heights in your life.


And climb on every rung,
May you not miss even a single opportunity to achieve your dreams.


May you stay forever young,
May you always have the energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity of youth, no matter your age.


Forever young, forever young,
May you always keep the spirit of youth in your heart.


May you grow up to be righteous,
May you develop strong ethical and moral values as you grow up.


May you grow up to be true,
May you always be genuine, honest and faithful in everything you do.


May you always know the truth
May you always seek and find the truth in everything you do.


And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always see the good and positive things in your life, even during difficult times.


May you always be courageous,
May you always have the courage to do what is right, even when it's hard.


Stand upright and be strong,
May you always stand up for yourself and what you believe in.


May you stay forever young,
May you always keep the innocence, enthusiasm, and energy of your youth in your heart.


Forever young, forever young,
May you always stay young at heart, no matter your age.


May your hands always be busy,
May you always have something positive and worthwhile to keep you busy and fulfilled.


May your feet always be swift,
May you always be quick and nimble, ready to face any challenge that comes your way.


May you have a strong foundation
May you have a solid base of values, beliefs, and principles to build your life upon.


When the winds of changes shift.
May you adapt and thrive during times of change and uncertainty.


May your heart always be joyful,
May you always have a happy and cheerful heart, filled with love and positive energy.


May your song always be sung,
May you always celebrate life and express your joy and happiness through your actions and words.


May you stay forever young,
May you always keep the spirit of youth and hope alive within you.


Forever young, forever young,
May you always stay young at heart, full of curiosity and enthusiasm for life.


May you stay forever young.
May you always be energetic, idealistic, and positive, no matter what.




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Written by: Bob Dylan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

nice margin

Forever Young Lyrics
Pete Seeger
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
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stan upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young

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 sung
May you stay forever young
(forever young, forever young)
May you stay forever young

(you're never too old to change the world)



All comments from YouTube:

Maria Duha Klinger

Inspiring! Thanks Peter Seeger and Bob Dylan.

John Pilgrim

Wonderful.  Pete Seeger was my first inspiration to play and sing songs in his folk tradition. Thanks so much for posting. Miss you Pete....

Maria Elena van Yurick

beautiful, thank you Pete, you are always an inspiration and an example to follow, that we are never to old to change the world

Donald Criner

Pete's influence ran wide and deep, and probably will continue for years to come. I feel he was a major influence in my life.  I will never forget him. I love him

Debanwita Hajra

Same for me.

Susan Baker-Schloth

And me, too...

Allan Briggs

He was my hero when I was at College & University. Carried that through my life.

Hopsing singhope

❤️❤️❤️🙏🦋🦋🦋✨✨✨
As a child the voice and singing of Pete Seeger hast been my lovely first exiting moment of living music

Irene Theodore Heinstein

Very touching.  The enjoyment of the kids is contagious.  Miss Pete a lot.

robin4400

Everything good that has ever been said about this man is more than true. God continue to Bless us with Pete Seeger.

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