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Family Portrait Lyrics by Billy Lee Riley

Stax ’68 - A Memphis Story

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[Verse 1]
Isn't that your brother sitting on some girl's last name?
Isn't that your mother plucking on a sugarcane?
Isn't that your sister walking in the pouring rain?
Isn't that your father over there cheating in a poker game?
[Chorus]
That's your family portrait
Family portrait!
And they say that I ain't good enough for you
[Verse 2]
Heard about your uncle, he doing five to ten
And your granny drinks her milk with-a something added in
What's this about your cousin sneaking out of town again?
And your grandpa deep in debt and the pony that-a just don't win
[Chorus]
That's your family portrait
Family portrait!
And they say that I ain't good enough for you
[Verse 3]
They want you to marry a rich boy
So they can all hang on
And since your daughter objected
I guess I don't belong
[Chorus]
In your family portrait
Family portrait!
And they say that I ain't good enough for you
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Billy Lee Riley

Billy Lee Riley

About “Family Portrait” by Billy Lee Riley

Read the complete lyrics to "Family Portrait" by Billy Lee Riley from the album "Stax ’68 - A Memphis Story ". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Soul.

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"Family Portrait" is credited to Billy Lee Riley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Family Portrait" appears on "Stax ’68 - A Memphis Story ".

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