[Verse 1] When I die, you can bury me In the shade of your memory The hope of love, a magic dove, I'm the living memory of The San Pedro, a swimming hole, a hot afternoon Riding stables, turning tables, skipping school at noon [Chorus] When I die You can bury me In the cool, delicious shade Of your sweet memory, your memory [Verse 2] A thorny kid, cactus shirt Playing in the river dirt A desert heat on the street, concrete melts your feet Daddy tried and mama cried, they gave up too soon I made 'em blue, I'm telling you, this is what to do [Chorus] When I die You can bury me In the cool, delicious shade Of your sweet memory, Your memory [Verse 3] When I die, you'll remember me In the shade of the lemon tree Spread my ashes all around, dragging them from town to town A little bit here and a little bit there You can spread them everywhere [Chorus] 'Cause when I die You can bury me In the cool, delicious shade Of your sweet memory, your memory When I die You can bury me In the sweet, delicious shade Of your cool memory, your memory Your memory Your memory
