A Death in the Family

(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...