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 gray, but she buries her baby, the sharp knife of a show at life.Oh, 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.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 show at life.Oh, 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 rain on my little cold finger.I've never known the rain.I've never loved another man, but it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand.There's a boy here in town who says he'll love me forever.Who would have thought forever could be severed by the sharp knife of a show at life?Oh, well, I've had just enough time.The knife of a show at life.So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls.What I never did is done.A penny for my fat son-o, I'll sell them for a dollar.They're worth so much more after I'm a goner.And maybe then you'll hear the words.I've been singing, funny when you're dead, how people start listening.If I die young, bury me in sand, 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 valet of the dove, go with peace and love.Gather up your tears, keep them in your pocket.Save them for a time when you're really gonna need them.Oh, a short night of a short life.Well, I've had just enough time.So put on your best voice.And I'll wear my pearls.