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 uh oh uh ohLord 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 babyThe 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 songThe sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough timeAnd 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 woman
But it sure felt nice when she was holding my handThere's a girl here in town, says she'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 timeA penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em 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 listenin'
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 short life
Well, I've had just enough time
If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down...
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