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If I die young, bury me in satinLay me down on a, bed of rosesSink me in the river, at dawnSend me away with the words of a love song Uh oh, uh oh Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my motherShe'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh andLife ain't always what you think it ought to be, no Ain't even grey, but she buries her babyThe sharp knife of a short life, well I've had, just enough timeIf I die young, bury me in satinLay me down on a, bed of rosesSink me in the river, at dawnSend me away with the words of a love song The sharp knife of a short life, well I've had, just enough timeAnd I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdomI'm as green as the ring on my little, cold finger, I've Never known the lovin' of a man SongtexteBut it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand, there's a Boy here in town says he'll, love my foreverWho would have thought forever could be severed byThe sharp knife of a short life, well I've had, just enough timeSo put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearlsWhat I never did is doneA penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar They're worth so much more after I'm a gonerAnd maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin' Funny when your dead how people start listenin'If I die young, bury me in satinLay me down on a, bed of rosesSink me in the river, at dawnSend me away with the words of a love song Uh oh (uh, oh)The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)Go with peace and loveGather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocketSave them for a time when your really gonna need them, ohThe sharp knife of a short life, well I've had, just enough timeSo put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls Aus Songtexte Mania