John Prine - 'Please Don't Bury Me'

John Prine sings "Please Don't Bury Me" from his 2000 release Souvenirs.

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Lyrics:
Woke up this morning
Put on my slippers
Walked in the kitchen
And died
And oh, what a feeling!
When my soul
Went through the ceiling
And on up into heaven, I did ride
When I got there, they did say
"John, it happened this way
You slipped upon the floor
And hit your head"
And all the angels say
"Just before you passed away
That these were the very last words
That you said"
"Please don't bury me
Down in that cold, cold ground
No, I?d rather have 'em cut me up
And pass me all around"
"Throw my brain in a hurricane
And the blind can have my eyes
And the deaf can take both of my ears
If they don't mind the size"
"Give my stomach to Milwaukee
If they run out of beer
Put my socks in a cedar box
Just to get 'em out of here"
"Venus De Milo can have my arms
Look out! I've got your nose
Sell my heart to the junk man
And give my love to Rose"
"But please don't bury me
Down in that cold, cold ground
I'd rather have 'em cut me up
And pass me all around"
"Throw my brain in a hurricane
The blind can have my eyes
And the deaf can take both of my ears
If they don't mind the size, oh man!"
"Give my feet to the footloose
Careless, fancy free
And give my knees to the needy
Don't pull that stuff on me"
"Hand me down my walking cane
It's a sin to tell a lie
Send my mouth way down south
And kiss my ass goodbye"
"But, please don't bury me
Down in that cold, cold ground
I'd rather have 'em cut me up
And pass me all around"
"Throw my brain in a hurricane
And the blind can have my eyes
And the deaf can take both of my ears
If they don't mind the size, that's right"

[doretamarks]

My husband requested this be played at his celebration of life. He loved this song. We fulfilled that request. 🙏💔

[teresagordon]

We have Lost a Legend today. Rest in Everlasting Peace Mr. Prine you spoke truth eloquently.. Thank you for a lifetime of listening to the wisdom in your words.

[jeffhunt]

My favorite singer who kept me grounded

[marsharupe]

John's sense of humor will live eternally.

[fireball]

I do believe I'll request this to be played at my funeral, when that time comes.

[sergeantspook]

My parents used to play this song for me & my sister when we were kids, his death hit me right in the childhood. Sam Stone & Dear Abby were also among my favorites. RIP.

[annanances]

“Give my knees to the needy.” Sure gonna miss that wit.

[ronaldstrange]

I'm 88 and my 24 year old grandson recommended this. Thanks Monty. England, February, , 2025.

[brendabrown]

My heart is breaking 💔 John left us yesterday and heading home. This old world lost one best writers ever. Forever in my heart ♥️ R.I.P. John your always be missed forever and loved 🌹

[professoroak]

Rest in Peace John. The world of music lost a real legend today.

[brandonmesecar]

Love this song there's nobody like john prine

[immortal]

I hope the family knows how grateful the world is for John Prine. He was my childhood souvenir

[kellycoleman]

I don't even have words for what this Man has done for .e

[jaysoneubanks]

Absolutely one of the greatest song writers to ever live. Love and miss you John.

[johnwilson]

💚John Prine IMO Is The King of Folk... The Best of This Style Hands Down, Only Other to Come Close is Bob Dylan 💚 RIP John Prine, The Best Friend I Never Met, My Brother From Another Mother, I Miss you Dearly My Friend 💚😞

[TheFarmersMarketMinstrel]

It feels as though we’ve all lost a lifelong friend. Rest in Peace John Prine you will be missed.

[Kicks]

Nobody Is As Good As John I'm Really Sorry I Never Got To See Him

[rbrown]

RIP JOHN... It's a sad day but somehow listening to this song makes me smile... God Bless

[kellyjoeraymusic]

We used to call this "Acid Bluegrass" when I played with "The Carolina Moon Band"...In the late 1970's in Charleston South Carolina. This is the best version I've heard of this timeless classic...

[woodrow]

There just isn't enough guys like John anymore. A true treasure and just a really good guy. Never hurt anyone and loved everybody. Maywoods son is gone.