C G7
In this world today while we're living
C
Some folks say the worst of us they can
F
But when we are dead and in our caskets
C G7 C
They always slip some lilies in your hand
G7
Won't you give me my flowers while I'm living
C
And let me enjoy them while I can
F
Please don't wait till I'm ready to be buried
C G7 C
And then slip some lilies in my hand
G7
In this world is where we need our flowers
C
A kind word to help us get along
F
If you can't give me flowers while I'm living
C G7 C
Then please don't throw them when I'm gone
G7
Won't you give me my flowers while I'm living
C
And let me enjoy them while I can
F
Please don't wait till I'm ready to be buried
C G7 C
And then slip some lilies in my hand
