Our dear cousin, Makeela came up with this idea for a family song back in 2010 and introduced it to us at that year's reunion. Since then, I have helped her to come up with an arrangement that I think fits the spirit of the song, and I'm proud to now reveal it in its working stages as it begins to emerge into the light of day. This is "My Family" - FOR US, BY US. Feel free to sing along if you feel it <3
My Family - Makeela Waldon / Carlos Jones
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1st Vs
we're here to celebrate where we come from
my family
I feel such happiness when I'm coming home
my family
to reconnect with those I haven't seen for so long
my family
and get an introduction to the next generation
my family
let's show our love for the ones that are now gone
my family
and let them know that through us they still live on
my family
what a joy to come together to share our proud history
we are the branches and fruits of our family tree
I'm talkin 'bout
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
2nd Vs
faith and trust in God is what we're built upon
my family
In times of trouble who can I lean on
my family
what gives me a rock on which to stand
my family
what is it keeps me rooted in the land
my family
what is it giving me a solid foundation
my family
what gives me my sense of determination
my family
What keeps me moving in the right direction
my family
And what is it has feeling so much affection
my family
Bailey, Coleman, Carden, Nixon, Jones and Hurtt
We are the living legacy, raised up from this red dirt
I'm talkin 'bout
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
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I'm gonna tell you 'bout
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
my family, my family
my family means so much to me
