If I Die Young was written by Kimberly Perry and is performed by The Band Perry. It was inspired by the concept of an untimely death and reflects on the value of life and how it should be lived fully, regardless of the amount of time one has. The song deals with themes of legacy and how people are remembered after they pass.
Key: G
Introduction:G If I die young D Bury me in satin ABm Lay me down on a bed of roses GD Sink me in the river at dawn ABm Send me away with the words of a love song GDAA7 Oh oh, oh oh
GD Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother ABm She'll know I'm safe with You when she stands under my colors GD Oh and life ain't always what you think it ought to be ABm No, ain't even grey but she buries her baby GDA The sharp knife of a short life GDAA7 Well, I've had just enough time
G If I die young D Bury me in satin ABm Lay me down on a bed of roses GD Sink me in the river at dawn ABm Send me away with the words of a love song
GDA The sharp knife of a short life GDAA7 Well, I've had just enough time
GD And I'll be wearing white when I come into Your kingdom ABm I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger GDA I've never known the loving of a man but it sure felt nice when he was Bm holding my hand GD There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever ABm Who would have thought forever could be severed by
GDA The sharp knife of a short life GDA Well, I've had just enough time
GDABm GDAA7
G So put on your best boys D And I'll wear my pearls A What I never did is done G A penny for my thoughts D Oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar ABm They're worth so much more after I'm a goner GD And maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singing ABm Funny when you're dead how people start listening GDAA7
G If I die young D Bury me in satin ABm Lay me down on a bed of roses GD Sink me in the river at dawn ABm Send me away with the words of a love song
GD Oh oh, the ballad of a dove ABm Go in peace and love G Gather up your tears D Keep 'em in your pocket ABm Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em GDA Oh oh, the sharp knife of a short life GDAA7 Well, I've had just enough time G So put on your best boys DA And I'll wear my pearls