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 short life.
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.
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.
And 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 short life.
Well, I've had just enough time.
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 short life.
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls.
But I never did.
And if you say that my life is dumb, I pin it 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'll hear the words I've been singing.
Funny when you're dead, how people start a-listening.
If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses, sink me in the river at dawn, sink me in the river.


Lay me down on a bed of roses
Take me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Oh, oh, the ballad 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, the sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
So put on your best voice
And I'll wear my pearls