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 and

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.

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.

~ Band Perry, "If I Die Young"