If I Die Young

standard tuning , capo 2 G if i die young D bury me in satin A D lay me down on a bed of roses G D sink me in the river at dawn A D send me away with the words of a love song G D A oh oh , oh oh G D lord make me a rainbow , i’ll shine down on my mother A D she’ll know i’m safe with you when she stands under my colors G D oh and life ain’t always what you think it ought to be A D no , ain’t even grey ( ? ) but she buries her baby G D A the sharp knife of a short life G D A well , i’ve had just enough time ( chords are the same for Chorus and second Verse ) 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 G so put on your best boys D and i’ll wear my pearls A what i never did is done ( chords same as 1st & 2nd Verse ) 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’ve been singing funny when you’re dead how people start listening ( chords same as Chorus ) 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 G D oh oh , the ballad of a dove A D go in peace and love G gather up your tears D keep Em in your pocket A D save Em for a time when you’re really gonna need them . ( same as before ) oh oh , 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 end : strum A