If I Die Young

( “hmm… hmm… hmm…”)

Verse 1

If I die young, don’t dress me in white

Just lay me down where the moon meets the night

Don’t cry too hard, I was only passing through

The world felt heavy, but I still thought of you

Pre-Chorus

And if tomorrow comes without my name

Promise you’ll remember me the same

Chorus

If I die young, let my voice still stay

In the songs I left behind, in the things I couldn’t say

Don’t waste your tears on the things I’ve done

Just whisper my name to the setting sun

Verse 2

If I die young, tell mama I tried

I wore a smile, though it hurt inside

Tell my friends I loved them, though I slipped away

Sometimes the brightest candles burn out in the day

Pre-Chorus

And if the silence ever feels too near

Just close your eyes, you’ll still find me here

Chorus

If I die young, let my voice still stay

In the songs I left behind, in the things I couldn’t say

Don’t waste your tears on the things I’ve done

Just whisper my name to the setting sun

Bridge

Maybe life was shorter than I planned

But I’m leaving pieces you can hold in your hands

And when the night feels colder than the dawn

Sing my melody and carry on

Final Chorus

If I die young, don’t let love decay

Hold it close like a prayer you can’t throw away

Don’t waste your heart on what’s already gone

Just whisper my name… and move on

( “hmm… hmm… hmm…”)