Family

G# D# Family reunion, 4th of July Fm It's been three years since I've seen them C# Now I remember why G# Aunt Charlotte's at the door D# Big smile on her face Fm The first thing she says to me C# Looks like you've gained some weight G# D# You only get that kind of honesty G# From family G# Well Uncle Joe's getting plastered D# Aunt Martha's getting mad Fm Same old cousin Doug C# Same old jokes, same old bad G# D# Mama has to keep reminding me G# Son, they're family C# G# A few new babies, the same old crazies D# I've known 'em my whole life G# And they still amaze me C# I didn't choose 'em G# But I'd hate to lose 'em D# Cause you gotta love 'em G# They're family G# Cousin Linda showed up D# With her new sweetheart Fm I had to laugh when daddy whispered C# Fifth time might be the charm G# And there's her brother Lester D# In the city, just flew in Fm All the way from way out yonder C# We're still not sure about him G# D# But different as we are it's good to be G# a family C# G# A few new babies, the same old crazies D# I've known 'em my whole life G# And they still amaze me C# I didn't choose 'em G# Wouldn't wanna lose 'em D# But you gotta love 'em G# Man, they're family Cm When mama said the blessing C# She was fightin back the tears G# Cause the last time we were all together D# Grandpa was here C# And She knew how proud he'd be D# And how much he'd love to see C# G# A few new babies, the same old crazies D# I've known 'em my whole life G# And they still amaze me C# Don't get to choose 'em G# But you hate to lose 'em D# You gotta love 'em G# Cause they're your family G# D# Family reunion, 4th of July Fm It's been three years since I've seen them C# Now I remember why