Johnny Cash
"I'd Rather Die Young" lyrics

I'd Rather Die Young

I'd rather die young
Than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me
Whatever you do

To see someone's picture
Where my picture hung
Believe me, my darling
I'd rather die young

I'd rather die young
Than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me
Whatever you do

Though others may tempt you
And tell you they care
You'll find only sorrow
In a secret affair

Don't leave me
Never leave me
Please don't leave me
Never leave me

I'd rather die young
Than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me
Whatever you do

To see someone's picture
Where my picture hung
Believe me, my darling
I'd rather die young

I'd rather die young
Than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me
Whatever you do

To see someone's picture
Where my picture hung
Believe me, my darling
I'd rather die young