G D If I die young bury me in satin A Bm Lay me down on a bed of roses G D Sink me in the river at dawn A Bm Send me away with the words of a love song G D A Bm oh oh oh oh G D Lord make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother A Bm She'll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and G D Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no A Bm ain't even grey, but she buries her baby G D A Bm The sharp knife of a short life, well G D A Bm I’ve had just enough time G D If I die young bury me in satin A Bm Lay me down on a bed of roses G D Sink me in the river at dawn A Bm Send me away with the words of a love song G D A Bm The sharp knife of a short life, well G D A Bm I’ve had just enough time G D And I’ll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom A Bm I’m as green as the ring on my little cold finger G D I’ve never known the lovin' of a man A Bm But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand G D There’s a boy here in town says he’ll love me forever A Bm Who would have thought forever could be severed by G D A Bm The sharp knife of a short life, well G D A Bm I’ve had just enough time G D A Bm G D So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls A Bm What I never did is done G D A penny for my thoughts, oh no I’ll sell them for a dollar A Bm They're worth so much more after I’m a goner G D And maybe then you’ll hear the words I been singin’ A Bm Funny when you're dead how people start listenin’ G D If I die young bury me in satin A Bm Lay me down on a bed of roses G D Sink me in the river at dawn A Bm Send me away with the words of a love song oh oh G The ballad of a dove D A Bm Go with peace and love G D Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket A Bm Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh G D A Bm The sharp knife of a short life, well G D A Bm I’ve had just enough time G D A G So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls