If I Die Young - KMAC

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 grey

But she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life 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 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

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

So put on your best boys

And I'll wear my pearls

What I never did is done

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 been singing

Funny when you're dead

People start listening

The ballad of a dove

Go with peace and love

Gather up your tears keep 'em in your Pocket

Save them for a time

When your really gonna need them

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