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 love song.


Lord make a rainbow, I'll shine it 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.

And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom. I'm as green as my little cold finger. I've never known a lovin' of a man, but it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand.

There's a boy here in town, say's that he'll love me forever. Who would have thought forever would be severed by..

The sharp knife of a short life, well. I've had just enough time.