Lyrics
[Gravelly Male Vocals]
[Growling Male Vocals]
[Throaty Male Vocals]
[Deep Dark Male Vocals]
[Haunting Male Vocals]
[Chilling Male Vocals]
[Gruff Dude Vocals]
[Husky Dude Vocals]
[Intro]
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
[Verse 1]
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
Oh, and life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even gray, but she buries his baby
[Refrain]
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
[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
[Refrain]
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
[Verse 2]
And I'll be wearing black when I come into your kingdom
I'm as cold as the stone on my little cold finger
I've never known the lovin' of a woman
But it sure felt nice when she was holdin' my hand
There's a girl here in town, says she'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
[Refrain]
The sharp knife of a short life
Well, I've had just enough time
[Bridge]
So put on your best girls, and I'll wear my tie
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts—oh no, I'll sell 'em 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 singin'
Funny when you're gone, how people start listenin'
[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
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, the ballad of a crow
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
Well, I've had just enough time
[Outro]
So put on your best girls
And I'll wear my tie
