If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of rosesSing me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love songLord, make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my motherSo know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colorsOh, and life ain't always what you think it ought to beNo, ain't even great, she buries her baby, the sharp knock of a short lifeI've had just enough timeIf I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of rosesSing me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love songThe sharp knock of a short lifeWell, I've had just enough timeI'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdomI'm as green as the ring on my little cold fingerI've never known the loving of a manHe sure felt nice when he was holding my handThere's a boy here in town says he'll love me foreverWho would've thought forever could be severed by the sharp knock of a short lifeWell, I've had just enough timeSo put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearlsWhat I never did is doneA penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollarThere were so much more after I'm a gonerAnd maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singingFunny when you're dead how people started listeningIf I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of rosesSing me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love songThe ballad of the dark, oh, peace and loveGather up your tears, keep them in your pocketSave them for a time when you're really gonna need themOh, the sharp knock of a short lifeWell, I've had just enough timeSo put on your best, boys, and I'll wear my pearls