A Death In The Family lyrics

(Bill Anderson)

The reason why I`ve called us all together
Is to share with you some heartbreaking news
You see there`s been a death in the family
And as relatives I thought it best you knew.

By now you`ve noticed
Betty`s not here with me
And Betty won`t be joining us tonight
I said there`s been a death in the family.

After all the many years that I`ve loved her
She says she thinks it`s best we live apart
Really there`s been two deaths in the family
Betty`s love for me and my poor heart.

You`ll all miss her at our family renuion
And I know you`ll miss her smiles at Christmas time
But think of me and all the years I`ve loved her
And pray to God that I don`t lose my mind.

Oh Lord, there`s been a death in the family
All I`ve ever loved just fell apart
Oh, really there`s been two deaths in the family
Betty`s love for me and my poor heart...