Forever Young

The Boy has eclectic taste in music. But I am an old fogey. I enjoy sitting side by side with him as we each work on our own computer, mainly because I get to listen to his music, and once in a while, he tells me a funny story. I don't know who all the artists are that he listens to, but I like all of the sounds, rhythms, melodies and lyrics I've heard so far, including the Arctic Monkeys and Panic! At The Disco.

So today, being The Boy's 16th birthday, I dedicate this song to him, written by Bob Dylan, but as sung by Joan Baez, in her clear, strong voice, not his off key mumbling.

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.

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.

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.

And also Rod Stewart's more upbeat, punky, raspy rendition, probably more to The Boy's liking.

May the good lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever young.

May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven
With a prince or a vagabond

And may you never love in vain
And in my heart you will remain
Forever young.

And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell
But whatever road you choose
I'm right behind you, win or lose
Forever young.