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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 04:44AM
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U p A g a i n s t I t
Bonaventure Cemetery
Savannah, Georgia
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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
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
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
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 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.
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've been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
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, oh, the ballad of the dove
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 'em
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.
~Kimberly Perry~
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Dedicated to the memory of Letha Marie Snodgrass
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Reader Comments (1)
I remember this day vividly, and you calling to tell me this news. What a beautiful song from this young band to dedicate to sweet Letha. Beautiful dedication J!!