When time shall come for my leaving When I bid you a-dieu Don't spend your money for flowers Just a rose will do I'll go to a beautiful garden At last when life's work is through Don't spend your money for flowers Just a rose will do I'll need no organization To make a big to-do I'll need no fine decorations Just a rose will do Just have an old-fashioned preacher To preach a sermon or two Don't spend your money for flowers Just a rose will do