In this world today while we are livin'

Some folks say the worst of us they can

But when we are dead and in our casket

They always slip some lilies in our hands

In this world is where we need our flowers

A kind word to help us get along

If you can't give me flowers while I'm living

Please don't send them when I'm gone

Won't you give me my flowers while I'm living

Let me enjoy them while I can

Please don't wait till I'm ready to be buried

And then slip some lilies in my hand

Won't you give me my flowers while I'm living

And let me enjoy them while I can

Please don't wait till I'm ready to be buried

And then slip some lilies in my hand

No don't try to slip some lilies in my hand