Well, I was raised up by the golden rule
In an old house with a patched up roof
We had a hard home but it pulled us close
We were family.
Oh, that summer when the crops all died
Was the first time I saw Daddy cry
An' I heard Momma say what goes on here stays
In the family.
Chorus:
Well our clothes weren't new, that old car was used
We held our own
Whoa, you just can't buy, that sense of pride
We grew up on, In the family.
[Instrumental]
I remember every Sunday night
After supper 'round the firelight
How peaceful Daddy looked
As he read the good book
In the family.
Well, some folks said we were barely makin' do
We were better off than they ever knew
We never had much but we sure had love
In the family.
Well our clothes weren't new, that old car was used
We held our own
Whoa, you just can't buy, that sense of pride
We grew up on, In the family.
Well our clothes weren't new, that old car was used
We held our own
Whoa, you just can't buy, that sense of pride
We grew up on, In the family.
In the family...
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In The Family
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Don Williams' song 'In the Family' reflects on a humble upbringing marked by hard work, close bonds, and simple joys. The lyrics recall a childhood where material possessions were few but love and pride were abundant. Sunday nights around the firelight with his father reading the Bible are remembered as peaceful moments. The song emphasizes that the values and sense of pride learned at home cannot be bought. It is a nostalgic tribute to family life and the enduring strength found in togetherness, with a subtle nod to faith through the mention of scripture reading.
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