"I'd Rather Die Young" is track #14 on the album The Signature Collection: Johnny Cash.

I'd rather die young than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me whatever you do
To see someone's picture where my picture hung
Believe me, my darling, I'd rather die young

I'd rather die young than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me whatever you do
Though others may tempt you and tell you they care
You'll find only sorrow in a secret affair

Don't leave me, never leave me
Please don't leave me, never leave me

I'd rather die young than grow old without you
So don't ever leave me whatever you do
To see someone's picture where my picture hung
Believe me, my darling, I'd rather die young