Death In The Family Lyrics

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 apartBill Anderson - Death In The Family - http://motolyrics.com/bill-anderson/death-in-the-family-lyrics.html
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 reunion
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