Only The Good Die Young

Glee Cast · Other Songs - Glee Cast

Come out, Virginia. Don't let me wait.

You Catholic girls start much too late,

Oh, but sooner or later, it comes down to fate.

I might as well be the one.



Well, they showed you a statue, told you to pray.

They built you a temple and locked you away,

Oh, but they never told you the price that you pay

For things that you might have done.

Only the good die young.

That's what I said

Only the good, die young

Only the good die young



You might've heard I run with a dangerous crowd.

We ain't too pretty. We ain't too proud.

We might be laughing a bit too loud,

Oh, but that never hurt no one.



So come on, Virginia, show me a sign,

Send up a signal. I'll throw you a line.

The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind

Never lets in the sun,

Darlin' only the good die young

Woah Woah Woah

I tell ya, only the good die young

Only the good die young



You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation.

You got a brand new soul

Mmmmm, and a cross of gold,



But, Virginia, they didn't give you quite enough information.

You didn't count on me

When you were counting on your rosary.

Oh oh ooh



They say there's a heaven for those who will wait.

Some say it's better but I say it ain't.

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.

The sinners are much more fun,

Ya know that only the good die young

Ho ho ho baby yeah

I tell ya, only the good die young

Only the good die young



You say your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation.

Ohh,she never cared for me,

Did she ever say a prayer for me?

Woah Woah Woah



Come out, come out, come out Virginia Don't 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

Ya know that only the good die young

Tell ya baby

Ya know that only the good die young

Only the good die young

Only the good

Only the good die young

Whoo whoo whoo

Only The Good Die Young

Performed by the Glee Cast, this track reimagines the classic 1969 song by The Velvet Underground and Nico. The recording captures the show's signature blend of pop sensibilities and theatrical drama, utilizing the original's haunting melody to underscore themes of mortality and resilience. As a staple of the series' soundtrack, the version serves as a cultural touchstone, bridging the gap between indie rock origins and mainstream television music. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to evoke a specific mood of melancholic acceptance, making it a defining moment in the Glee discography that resonates with audiences across generations.