v.1
^GIn this world today while we're ^Dlivin'
^DSome folks say the worst of us they ^Gcan
^GBut when we are dead and in our ^Ccaskets
They ^Galways slip some ^Dlilies in our ^Ghands

Chorus:
^GWon't you give me my flowers while I'm ^Dlivin'
^DAnd let me enjoy them while I ^Gcan
^GPlease don't wait til I'm ready to be ^Cburied
And ^Gthen slip some ^Dlilies in my ^Ghand

Instr. Brk.

v.2
In this world, this world we need our flowers
A kind word to help us get along
If you can't give me flowers while I'm livin'
Then please don't throw them when I'm gone

Rpt. Ch.