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
lord make me a rainbow
I''ll shine down
on my mother
she''ll know
I''m safe with you
and 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 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 have
just enough time
and 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 man
but it sure felt nice
when I held you
in the sun
And you
you took my hand
said you''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 time
A penny for my thoughts
oh no I''ll sell them
for a dollar
They''re worth so much
more after I''m a goner
And maybe then you''ll
hear the words
I been singing
Funny when you''re dead
how people start listening
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 ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears
keep them in your pocket
Save them for
a time when
your really gonna
need them oh
The sharp knife
of a short life
