"Family Portrait" genre: Country General
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	Folk Ballad
	CD: In Tahoe Credits: Music & Lyrics by Luke Stevenson, all rights reserved
	Story Behind the Song A very personal piece about the people who mean the most to me. Like many families, mine is spread out far and wide, yet there's still a deep bond between us. At a family reunion in the late 80's, we had a special photo taken to commemorate that rare gathering. This song is about that photo. Lyrics There was a common family portrait Taken many years ago A symbol of a precious treasure The greatest love you'll ever know The picture looks like any other Common people standing tall But if you knew them well you'd realize There not common folks at all The mother taught her kids compassion While father taught them right from wrong The love they held for one another Helped them grow up straight and strong From time to time the youngest stumbled But before he'd even hit the ground There the others were to catch him And help him turn his life around I think I'll keep this family portrait This souvenir suspending time I know alot about the people in the picture For that family is mine And if we never reassemble These souls whose paths have led away We can look back and remember The love and joy we share today There was a common family portrait Taken many years ago A symbol of a precious treasure The greatest gift this man will ever know

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