If I Die Young

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
 When she stands under my colors
 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
 Oh 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
 Oh Well,
 I've had
 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 lovin' of a man
 But it sure felt nice
 When he was holding my hand there's a
 Boy here in town, says he'll love me forever
 Who would have thought forever
 Could be severed by
 The sharp knife
 Of a short life
 Oh 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
 Oh-oh, (oh-oh)
 The ballad of a dove
 Go with peace and love
 Gather up your tears,
 Keep 'em in your pocket
 Save 'em for a time
 When you're really gonna need 'em, oh
 The sharp knife
 Of a short life
 Oh Well,
 I've had
 Just enough time
 So put on your best, boys,
 And I'll wear my pearls