if i die young

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
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 well
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
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 lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand,
There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever,
Who would have thought forever could be severed by

   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 'em for a dollar
  They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
  And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
  Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
  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.