A If I die young E Bury me in satin B C Lay me down on a bed of roses A E Sink me in the river at dawn B C Send me away with the words of a love song A E B Oh oh, oh oh A E Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother B C She'll know I'm safe with You when she stands under my colors A E Oh and life ain't always what you think it ought to be B C No, ain't even grey (?) but she buries her baby A E B The sharp knife of a short life A E B Well, I've had just enough time (Chords are the same for chorus and second verse) 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 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 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 Well, I've had just enough time A So put on your best boys E And I'll wear my pearls B What I never did is done (Chords same as 1st & 2nd verse) 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've been singing Funny when you're dead how people start listening (chords same as Chorus) 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 A E Oh oh, the ballad of a dove B E Go in peace and love A Gather up your tears E Keep em in your pocket B E Save em for a time when you're really gonna need them. (Same as before) Oh oh, the sharp knife of a short life Well, I've had just enough time So put on your best boys And I'll wear my pearls