I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love
Recorded by Paul Thorn
Album: Pimps & Preachers (2010)

Intro.:  (A) x 4 bars

My (A)family reunion is (D)goin' on today
My (A)relatives have all flow in from (E)places far away
As we (A)sit here eatin' chicken, it (D)hits me like a truck
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(A)Me and my former best friend (D)had a big fallin' out
I (A)caught him with my wife, so I (E)punched him in the mouth
We (A)just can't hang out anymore, but (D)I still wish them luck
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(Chorus)
(D)God knows they're all dear to me, but (A)if the truth be told
Well, I (Bm)like it when they come, but I (E)love it when they go
I'm (A)sure they've got good qualities, but the (D)bad ones cover them up
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

My (A)alcoholic buddies are (D)found hung around
(A)When we drink together, (E)please enjoy abound
Some-(A)time they bring me one more shot when they (D)know I've had enough
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(Chorus)
(D)God knows they're all dear to me, but (A)if the truth be told
Well, I (Bm)like it when they come, but I (E)love it when they go
I'm (A)sure they've got good qualities, but the (D)bad ones cover them up
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(A)In this world we live in, (D)this I guarantee
(A)We all need more tolerance to (E)get along peacefully
But I'm (A)not as nice as Jesus, and I (D)really am fed up
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(Chorus)
(D)God knows they're all dear to me, but (A)if the truth be told
Well, I (Bm)like it when they come, but I (E)love it when they go
I'm (A)sure they've got good qualities, but the (D)bad ones cover them up
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love

(Tag)
(A)I don't like (E)half the folks I (A)love