The Band Perry

The Band Perry - If I Die Young lyrics

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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 ooh oh ooh

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 her baby

The sharp knife of a short life

Oh, 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

Oh, 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

Oh, 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 '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 singing

Funny, when you're dead how people start listening

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 ballad of a dove

Go with peace and love

Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket

Save them for a time when you're really gonna need them, oh

The sharp knife of a short life

Oh, well, I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys

And I'll wear my pearls

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132 Comments found

Yell
Monday 22nd of November 2010 01:17
Love this song it is SOOOOO Good!!
Lil DK
Saturday 13th of November 2010 00:28
FAVORITE SONGG EVVVERRR!!!!!!!!!!!!! (:
missjayme14
Thursday 11th of November 2010 03:36
i love this song and the band perry.....
sissy1000
Wednesday 10th of November 2010 05:07
this is the best song i have EVER heard! its so sad i know how it is to looses someone who was to young to die! R.I.P. PETER GARCIA
Countrygirl243
Sunday 7th of November 2010 22:44
Corection: "So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls."
jaxsn
Saturday 6th of November 2010 01:35
Pretty awesome Chrissy! I listened to the song then came and read the lyrics. Wow! I had never heard of The Band Perry b4. Will be looking for some more songs of theirs.
dollface24
Friday 5th of November 2010 19:13
it should be " put on your best boys..." not boots :)
Jessica_2014
Friday 5th of November 2010 18:47
amazing song ! (:
hlt
Friday 5th of November 2010 01:50
sorry but the lyrics are wrong go to you tube and listen or the radio it should be "So put on your best boys and I’ll wear my pearls" this is a great song and the video is just as good
joker254k
Tuesday 2nd of November 2010 15:36
very beautiful song she has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard.I love the way her voice changes when she says ive never known the lovin of a man so much emotion wow.
awesomeallie12
Saturday 30th of October 2010 18:13
i love this song its the best evaa!
awesomeallie12
Saturday 30th of October 2010 18:11
this is one of my favorite songggss! this is the best song evaa!!!! GOSH I JUST LOVE IT DEARLY!!
xcsarah:)
Monday 25th of October 2010 01:35
This song reminds me of Emily, she was only 14, I love and miss you baby girl. RIP Emily Kaydee Clothier 10/20/93-3/20/2008 This song makes me cry but it is beautiful
Ariel the pippy
Sunday 24th of October 2010 06:16
I start to cry every time I hear this song :( in memory of Bo Emily and Morgan love and miss you guys!!!
jistjayn
Sunday 10th of October 2010 15:14
Funny how when you're dead...people start listening!