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 grave 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
So put on your best boys
And I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts
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
Oh oh, the ballad of a dove
Gather up your tears
Keep em in your pocket
Save em for a time when you're really gonna need them.
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
So put on your best boys
And I'll wear my pearls