If I die young, bury me in sand and 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, she stands under my colors Oh, well, life ain't always what you think it ought to be No, ain't even great, but she buries her baby The sharp knife of a short life Oh, well, I've had just enough time If I die young, bury me in sand and 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 Oh, 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 If I die young, bury me in sand and 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 And I've had just enough time So put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls © transcript Emily Beynon