Joseph Arthur – The Family (Guitar)

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Sister Susan, by the time she was four

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She could climb up just about any tree

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From the highway you could see our house

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She would look out as the cars drove past

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And the family was always glad you came

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Said the family was always glad you came

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We played football on the gravel drive

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I would take it long every time

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West Virginia, the stakes were high

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The ball would fly through the sky, so bright

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And the family was always glad you came

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Said the family was always glad you came

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We may never pass this way again

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But I'll never let you down, no

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I'll always let you in

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I'll never let you down, no

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I'll always let you in

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And the family was always glad you came

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Joesph Leon was taken first

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Mama, you know she lost her mind

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It was mercy that held them close

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And it was mercy that left us behind

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And the family was always glad you came

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Said the family was always glad you came

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It was mercy, it was mercy

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It was mercy, it was mercy

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It was mercy, it was mercy