If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song
Oh oh oh oh


Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no

Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I've had just enough time

If I die young bury me in satin

Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song


The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time


And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger

I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever

Who would have thought forever could be severed by

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I've had just enough time

(Instrumental)


So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done


A penny for my thoughts, oh no I'll sell them for a dollar
There worth so much more after I'm a goner

And maybe then you'll here the words I been singin'
Funny when your dead how people start listenin'


If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn

Send me away with the words of a love song

Oh oh (oh oh)

The ballad of a dove (oh oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket

Save them for a time when your really gonna need them oh

The sharp knife of a short life, well

I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls