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