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The Family Test

from Sparkle by Andrea Menard

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The Family Test
Andrea Menard, Robert Walsh, 2007 SOCAN

This will be my first Christmas with you.
I really hope that you survive the test.
When I drag you home to meet the family
Will you still want to be with me.
I hope you don’t run out like all the rest.

There’s crazy old Norman, and boozy aunt Mae.
I hope my 52 cousins don’t drive you away.
My mama don’t speak, but my daddy sure do.
A couple of drinks and he’ll be all over you.
I hope you’re still around come New Year’s Day.

Family brings out the worst in me.
But they also bring out the best.
Lovers may go, but kin won’t go away.
I hope you’ll pass the test this holiday.

solo
(Uncle Norman put him down. Yeah, down.
Yuck. What was that? Couzin! don’t embarrass me!)

My relatives are nuts but don’t get me wrong,
You gotta know this is where I belong.
We may not be a worldly bunch
You might even think that we’re out to lunch.
If you can’t relate to my relations, move along.

Family brings out the worst in me.
But they also bring out the best.
Lovers may go, but kin won’t go away.
I hope you’ll pass the test this holiday.

After this first Christmas with me.
Could you see yourself part of my clan.
Stick with me and we’ll make it through
The holiday highs and the Boxing Day blues (stop)
I hope you’ll stick around and be my man.
I hope you’ll stick around and be my man.
I hope you’ll stick around and be my man. (think you can?)

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from Sparkle, released November 9, 2008

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Andrea Menard Vancouver, British Columbia

Andrea Menard is a powerhouse performer who bridges cultural and language boundaries by speaking from her heart. With 3 award-winning cds and 2 tv specials under her belt, this charismatic Métis songstress has created life-long fans with her songs, her stories, and her message of hope. Andrea's new album, Lift, which is a collection of uplifting songs about joy and beauty, launches in May 2014. ... more

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