In this world today

Where we're living

Some folks say

The worst of us they can

But when we are dead

And in our caskets

They always slip some lilies

In our hands

Will you give me my flowers

While I'm livin

And let me enjoy them

While I can

Don't wait til I抦 ready

To be buried

And then slip some lilies

In my hand

In this world is

Where we need our flowers

And a kind word to help us

Get along

So if you can't give me flowers

While I'm livin

Then please don't throw them

When I'm gone