I can remember my grandpa
When I was five years old
He'd pull me up on his knee
And I remember every story that he ever toldHe and my grandma
Well, they would always be
Two southern lovers
Just kissing on each other so tenderlyAnd he'd say, "All I ever wanted to be was your family man
To work real hard girl and give you everything I can
I just want to be your family man""Tell the children that I'll always lend a helping hand
I just want to be your family man
Just want to be your family man"Mom and Dad worked real hard to raise us kids
They were always there for me
And it didn't matter what is was I didThey've seen the hard times
Sickness and the hell
It didn't really take too long
Before they found that money it don't mean wealthAnd he'd say, "All I ever wanted to be was your family man
To work real hard girl and give you everything I can
I just want to be your family man""Tell the children that I'll always lend a helping hand
I just want to be your family man
Just want to be your family man"Last night I had a dream from heaven up above
He taught me how to win her heart and win her love
He said it, I was going to love you
Then listen to what he said and do it his wayAnd he'd say, "All I ever wanted to be was your family man
To work real hard girl and give you everything I can
I just want to be your family man""Tell the children that I'll always lend a helping hand
I just want to be your family man
Just want to be your family man"He said, "You just got to be her family man
Work real hard boy, but live your life according to my plan
You just got to be her family man""Tell the children, tell them exactly who I am
You just got to be her family man
Just got to be her family man"
Songwriters
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