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