Grateful Dead Silver Threads and Golden Needles The Dead did this song two different ways. The version here is intact with a different first verse (the 5/15/70 was used for reference). Earlier versions (such as the "Rare Cuts and Oddities" version) have Bob singing this version’s second verse twice. [Intro] [Verse 1] I grew up in ragged gingham where love is a sacred thing You grew up in silk and satins where love’s just a passing game I know now you’ve never loved me oh I know I’s just a fool To think your pride would let you live love by the golden rule [Chorus] Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine And I dare not drown my sorrows in the warm glow of your wine You can’t buy my love with money cause I ain’t never been that kind Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine [Break] [Verse 2] I don’t want your lonely mansion with a tear in every room All I want is the love you promised once beneath the haloed moon But you think I should be happy with your money and your name Sit alone and bide my sorrows while you play love’s cheating game [Chorus] Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine And I dare not drown my sorrows in the warm glow of your wine   You can’t buy my love with money cause I ain’t never been that kind Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine [Outro] Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine And I dare not drown my sorrows in the warm glow of your wine   You can’t buy my love with money cause I ain’t never been that kind Silver threads and golden needles cannot mend this heart of mine