In this world today while 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 your hand
Won`t you give me my flowers while I`m living and let me enjoy them while I can
Pleae don`t wait till I`m ready to be buried and then slip some lilies in my hand
[ dobro ]
In this world is where we need the flowers a kind word to help us get along
If you can`t give me flowers while I`m living
Then please don`t throw `em when I`m gone
Won`t you give me my flowers...