In this world today while we're living

Some folks say the worst of us they can

But when we are dead and in our caskets

They always slip some lilies in your hand

Won't you give me my flowers

While I'm living and let me enjoy them while I can

Pleae don't wait till I'm ready to be buried

And then slip some lilies in my hand

In this world is

Where we need the flowers a kind word to help us get along

If you can't give me flowers while I'm living

Then please don't throw 'em when I'm gone

Won't you give me my flowers

While I'm living and let me enjoy them while I can

Pleae don't wait till I'm ready to be buried

And then slip some lilies in my hand