I Don't Like Half the Folks I Love

My family reunion is going on today

My relatives have all flown in from places far away

As we sit here eatin' chicken, it hits me like a truck

I don't like half the folks I love

Me and my former best friend had a big fallin' out

I caught him with my wife, so I punched him in the mouth

We just can't hang out anymore, but I still wish them luck

I don't like half the folks I love

God knows they're all dear to me, but if the truth be told

I like it when they come, but I love it when they go

I'm sure they've got good qualities, but the bad ones cover 'em up

I don't like half the folks I love

My alcoholic buddies are fun to hang around

When we drink together, peace and joy are bound

But sometimes they bring me one more shot

When they know I've had enough

I don't like half the folks I love

God knows they're all dear to me, but if the truth be told

I like it when they come, but I love it when they go

I'm sure they've got good qualities, but the bad ones cover 'em up

I don't like half the folks I love

In this world we live in, this I guarantee

We all need more tolerance to get along peacefully

But I'm not as nice as Jesus and I really am fed up

I don't like half the folks I love

God knows they're all dear to me, but if the truth be told

I like it when they come, but I love it when they go

I'm sure they've got good qualities, but the bad ones cover 'em up

I don't like half the folks I love

Oh, I don't like half the folks I love