The Band Perry – If I Die Young (Ukulele)
Capo 4
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Key
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Versions
(4)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
Arranged key: C major (C D E F G A B C)
Tempo: 66 bpm (or 132)
Transcribed by Robert from Astlessons
[Intro]
F C G Am If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses F C G Am Sink me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love song F C G Am G Uh oh, uh oh
[Verse 1]
F C Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother G Am She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh well F C Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no G Am Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby F C G Am F C G Am G The sharp knife of a short life, oh well, I've had just enough time
[Chorus 1]
F C G Am If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses F C G Am Sink me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love song F C G Am F C G Am G The sharp knife of a short life, oh well, I've had just enough time
[Verse 2]
F C And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom G Am I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger F C I've never known the loving of a man G Am But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand F C There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever G Am Who would have thought forever could be severed by F C G Am F C G Am G The sharp knife of a short life, oh well, I've had just enough time
[Interlude 1]
F C G Am x2
[Bridge]
F C G So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls, what I never did is done
[Verse 3]
F C A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar G Am They're worth so much more after I'm a goner F C And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singing G Am Funny when you're dead how people start listening
[Interlude 2]
F C G Am G
[Chorus 2]
F C G Am If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses F C G Am Sink me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love song F C G Am Uh oh (uh oh), the ballad of a dove (uh oh), go with peace and love F C Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket G Am Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh F C G Am F C G Am G The sharp knife of a short life, oh well, I've had just enough time F C So put on your best boys, and I'll wear my pearls
Chords:
F (2 0 1 0)
C (0 0 0 3)
G (0 2 3 2)
Am (2 0 0 0)
Chords in E major:
A (2 1 0 0)
E (1 4 0 2) or (4 4 4 2) or (X 4 4 2)
B (4 3 2 2) or (X 3 2 2)
C#m (6 4 4 4) or (X 4 4 4)
Clarification:
Chordname (G C E A)
X = Don't play / Muffle
//Robert