(Patrice's) Family Is - Patrice Rushen

They're there for your first year, they give you your first beer When you get your heart broke, they're there for your worst year Don't get you at all, but your apple don't fall too far from 'em They own too much wicker and drink too much liquor You'd wash your hands of them, but blood's always thicker You might look just like 'em; that don't mean you're like 'em But you love 'em Family is family, in church or in prison You get what you get, and you don't get to pick 'em They might smoke like chimneys, but give you their kidneys Yeah, friends come in handy, but family is family They're there when you're married, divorced and remarried You fall out of touch, but then someone gets buried And you're right back together like no time has ever gone by Can't live with or without 'em; you might talk about 'em But if someone else does, well, then you'll knock 'em out 'cause When it's all said and done, they're the only ones that you got Family is family, in church or in prison You get what you get, and you don't get to pick 'em They might smoke like chimneys, but give you their kidneys Yeah, friends come in handy, but family is family Yeah, family is funny, they'll ask you for money Even though they know you ain't got no money They show up at Christmas, get up in your business They might not be fancy, but family is family You might look just like 'em; that don't mean you're like 'em But you love 'em

All is well, all is well, angels and men rejoice For tonight darkness fell, into the dawn of love's light Sing A-le, sing Alleluia All is well, all is well, let there be peace on earth Christ is come. Go and tell, that He is in the manger Sing A-le, sing Alleluia All is well all is well, lift up your voice and sing Born is now Emmanuel, born is our Lord and Savior Sing Alleluia Sing Alleluia All is well Born is now Emmanuel, sing Alleluia, all is well

Imma lookin' for the next big thing I'm living my dream kickstarted Ain't never gonna miss a beat Ain't gonna be broken-hearted Gonna leave my fear behind Already made up my mind And I'm not gonna waste my time No, I'm not gonna waste my time This is my year I waited all day for it Singing a new song This is the I'm on my way Now I can say I got no fear here This is my year Imma workin' on a better me Time it's time to get things started Imma be all that I can be Gonna live it up open-hearted Gonna leave my fear behind Already made up my mind And I'm not gonna waste my time No, I'm not gonna waste my time This is my year I waited all day for it Singing a new song This is the I'm on my way Now I can say I got no fear here This is my year It's my year gonna live it up Gonna live it up Gonna live it up It's my song Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up This is my year I waited all day for it Singing a new song This is the I'm on my way Now I can say I got no fear here This is my year It's my year gonna live it up It's my song Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up It's my year gonna live it up Gonna live it up Gonna live it up It's my song Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up Gonna turn it up

Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. You say the odds are that ya'll never get it , Oh boy you got it all wrong. I thought it got away from you, thought you knew, That love don't hide it waits for you. Take my advice i'm sure you won't regret it, Ya'll find a love thats so strong, All you really have to do, is give in to, This thing you said that you don't want. Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Watch out watch out... Love's gonna catch up with the games your playing, I think that soon you'll find out. Think of all of what you'd miss, that certain kiss, Feelings of that special touch, Just listen close to what the heart is saying, No need for question or doubt, There's someone who's ready too get close to you, So boy you better just watch out ... Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. (Sneakin up behind you) Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Look deep into my eyes, they tell what is inside, pleasure like you never dreamed of... I see what's inside you, see you feel like i do, so don't run away from my love... my love ... Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Just a warning loves gonna get you, and when it does you better watch out. You can hide your heart if you want to, love is sneakin in, watch out. Watch out ... Dam my love will find you ... Baby baby watch out ... Baby baby watch out ...