Key: D
Introduction:
G
If I die young
D4 D
Bury me in satin
A Bm
Lay me down on a bed of roses
G D4 D
Sink me in the river at dawn
A Bm
Send me away with the words of a love song
G D4 D A A7
Oh oh, oh oh
G D4 D
Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
A Bm
She'll know I'm safe with You when she stands under my colors
G D4 D
Oh and life ain't always what you think it ought to be
A Bm
No, ain't even grave but she buries her baby
G D A Bm
The sharp knife of a short life
G D A
Well, I've had just enough time
G
If I die young
D4 D
Bury me in satin
A Bm
Lay me down on a bed of roses
G D4 D
Sink me in the river at dawn
A Bm
Send me away with the words of a love song
G D A Bm
The sharp knife of a short life
G D A
Well, I've had just enough time
And I'll be wearing white when I come into Your kingdom
G
So put on your best boys
D
And I'll wear my pearls
A
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts
G
If I die young
D4 D
Bury me in satin
A Bm
Lay me down on a bed of roses
G D4 D
Sink me in the river at dawn
A Bm
Send me away with the words of a love song
G D A Bm
The sharp knife of a short life
G D A
Well, I've had just enough time
G D
Oh oh, the ballad of a dove
A Bm
Gºin
G
Gather up your tears
Bm
Keep em in your pocket
A D
Save em for a time when you're really gonna need them.
G D A Bm
The sharp knife of a short life
G D A
Well, I've had just enough time
G
So put on your best boys
D
And I'll wear my pearls