Only the Good Die Young (Album Version)

Only The Good Die Young


Come out, Virginia. Dont let me wait.
You Catholic girls start much too late,
But sooner or later, it comes down to fate.
I might as well be the one.

They showed you a statue, told you to pray.
They built you a temple and locked you away,
But they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done.
Only the good die young.

You mightve heard I run with a dangerous crowd.
We aint too pretty. We aint too proud.
We might be laughing a bit too loud,
But that never hurt no one.

So come on, Virginia, show me a sign,
Send up a signal. Ill throw you a line.
The stained-glass curtain youre hiding behind
Never lets in the sun,
And only the good die young.

You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation.
You got a brand new soul
And a cross of gold,
But, Virginia, they didnt give you quite enough information.
You didnt count on me
When you were counting on your rosary.

They say theres a heaven for those who will wait.
Some say its better but I say it aint.
Id rather laugh with the sinners then cry with the saints .
Sinners are much more fun,
And only the good die young

You say your mother told you all that I could give you
Was a reputation.
She never cared for me,
But did she ever say a prayer for me?

Come out, Virginia. Dont let me wait.
You Catholic girls start much too late,
But sooner or later , it comes down to fate.
I might as well be the one.
Only the good die young.
And only the good die young.