When I die don't ya cry, ask the big guy why

Go buy a suit and a tie, or a dress

I've had fun, a good run on my trips around the sun

I'm one son of a gun who's been blessed

Just raise up a glass or a flask when I pass

'cause I ask with my last request.

They better have cold beer at my funeral

They better play good country music

When they lay me low

They better have cold beer at my funeral

If they don't, I ain't gonna go

That's right.

It's a fact that a black cadillac hearse

Lacks six packs, so just back my old chevy

To the door when you're sure I can't pour no more

For my encore tour up to heaven

Bye y'all, that's all, hope you all had a ball

Turnin' my last call up to eleven.

They better have cold beer at my funeral

They better play good country music

When they lay me low

They better have cold beer at my funeral

If they don't I ain't gonna go

You know it.

Well, beer me, the dearly departed

Don't be sad and broken hearted

Life's been a hell of a party

So pop a top, pop a top

So the party won't stop.

They better have cold beer at my funeral

They better play good country music

When they lay me low

They better have cold beer at my funeral

If they don't, hell, I ain't gonna go.

If they don't, I ain't gonna go

No, I ain't

Think I'll just stay home.