"If the Good Die Young" is a song written by Craig Wiseman and Paul Nelson, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence.

In April of that year, it became that album's fourth consecutive Number One hit, reaching the top spot on the U.S.

It describes a rebellious male character who claims that he will "live forever if the good die young".

The song's music video was filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway and features footage of NASCAR drivers, including dedication to both Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison who had been killed in off-track incidents in 1993.

Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 5, 1994.