Baby you were born to die
Born to die
Born to die

The violent flap of dove's wings
I hope they'll come back in time to sing
Happy birthday to you
But your daddy is late
What else is new?

I never heard you cry
I never heard you cry
Long as I'm living
I won't know why

Baby you were born to die
Born to die
Born to die

Paint thinner perfume smoke smell
If she's crying for you
I can't tell
Crow sounds the desert death knell
Another stranger to wish me well

I never said goodbye
No I never said goodbye
Long as I'm living I won't know why

Baby you were born to die
Born to die
Born to die
Born to die

You have to be nothing
So you can be everything
If I can't hear you singing
I'll listen in

Baby you were born to die
Born to die
Born to die
I don't know why