Rodney Atkins - Family lyrics

[Verse 1] Family reunion, 4th of July It's been three years since I've seen it Now I remember why Aunt Charlotte's at the door Big smile on her face The first thing she says to me: "Looks like you've gained some weight" You only get that kind of honesty From family Uncle Joe's getting plastered Aunt Marthe's getting mad Same old cousin Doug Same old jokes, same old bad Mama has to keep reminding me Son, they're family [Chorus] A few new babies, the same old crazies I've known 'em my whole life And they still amaze me I didn't choose 'em But I'd hate to lose 'em Cause you gotta love 'em They're family [Verse 2] Cousin Linda showed up With her new sweetheart I had to laugh when daddy whispered Fifth time might be the charm And there's a brother Lester In the city, just flew in All the way from way out [?] We're still not sure about him But different as we are it's good to be In family [Chorus] [Verse 3] When mama said the blessings She was fighting back the tears Cause the last time we were all together Grandpa was here She knew how proud he'd be And how much he'd love to see [Chorus] [Outro] Family reunion, 4th of July It's been three years since I've seen it Now I remember why