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 colorsLife ain't always what you think it ought to be, no, ain't even greatShe buries her baby, the sharp knife of a short lifeI've had just enough timeIf I die youngBury 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 knife of a short lifeWell, I've had just enough timeI'll be wearing whiteWhen I come into your kingdomI'm as green as the rainHold 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 townSays he'll love me foreverWho would have thought forever could be severed byThe sharp knife of a short lifeWell, I've had just enough timeOohSo put on your best boysAnd I'll wear my pearlsBoy, I've had just enough timeWhat I never did is doneI pin it for my thoughts, oh noI'll sell them for a dollarThey're worth so much moreAfter I'm a gonerAnd maybe then you'll hearThe words I've been singingFunny when you're deadHow people start a-listeningguitar sologuitar sologuitar sologuitar sologuitar sologuitar soloIf I die youngBearing me in satinLay me down on a bed of rosesSing me in the river at dawnSend me away with the words of a love songOh, ohThe ballad of the doveOh, ohGo a pace, oh, ohGather up your tearsKeep them in your pocketGo a pace, oh, ohSaving for a time when you're really gonna need themOh, a short night, but a short lifeI've had just enough time, yeahSo put on your best boysAnd I'll wear my pearls*