I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG Recorded by: Jean Shepard I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG, than grow old without you So don't ever leave me whatever you do Tho others may tempt you and tell you they care You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair. CHORUS I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG, than grow old all alone Please tell me you love me, let me call you my own To see someone's picture where my picture hung Believe me, my darlin', I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG. Don't leave me Never leave me Please don't leave me Never leave me; CHORUS SOURCE: JEAN SHEPARD/THE MELODY RANCH GIRL Note. Also recorded by Johnny Cash. I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG Recorded by: Jean Shepard I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG, than grow old without you So don't ever leave me whatever you do Tho others may tempt you and tell you they care You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair. CHORUS I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG, than grow old all alone
Please tell me you love me, let me call you my own To see someone's picture where my picture hung Believe me, my darlin', I'D RATHER DIE YOUNG. Don't leave me Never leave me Please don't leave me Never leave me; CHORUS SOURCE: JEAN SHEPARD/THE MELODY RANCH GIRL Note. Also recorded by Johnny Cash.