If I die young, bury me in satin please lay me down on a bed of roses. Sink me in the river at dawn and send me away with the words of a love song. Lord, make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother and 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.
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 loving of a man but it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand. There’s a boy here in town says he will 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.
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. They're worth so much more after I’m a goner.
And maybe then you will hear the words I been singing. It's funny when you are dead how people start listening. The ballad of a dove , Go with peace and love.
Gather up your tears, keep them in your pocket. Save them for a time when your really gonna need them.
Put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls.
So, if I die young, bury me in satin please lay me down on a bed of roses.......
So, if I die young, bury me in satin please lay me down on a bed of roses.......
