'I Was the Head of My Father's Family' is the full title of the song. It's the life story of a fatherless child.
horse whispering music
Lyrics
I Was the Head of My Father’s Family
Glenn L. Bennett
My father left us without a single word
He had to go away was all my sister heard
She never knew what kind of man he was
I didn’t think she ever had to know because
Chorus:
I was the head of my father’s family
Took all I’ve had and all my ability
Somehow knew what to do when I didn’t have a clue
It’s amazing how we all made it through
Now I have a family I’m makin’ on my own
It seemed like double duty to have my own home
At least I know something about all the work it takes
No I’m not perfect but I won’t make the same mistakes
Chorus
Times are hard and our plans keep going wrong
There’s too much to do I don’t know if I belong
Although it might be easy to just be on my way
I’ll do my best so my son won’t have to say
Chorus