It was the thirty-first gatherin' of the Thompsons, Jones and Smiths

THere were tables full of chicken, taters, collard greens and grits

Well it all took place at Hatie Lake State Park

Volleyball, fishin, badminton, yard darts

Aunt Irene said she'd never seens a turnout like this

It started with handshakes and Lordy how the babies have grown

As the sun got hotter, the day got to draggin' along

I saw Uncle Gene coming back from his car

With something clear as water in a mason jar

The lemonade got hearty and Lord the party was on

CHORUS:

That ol' boom box got louder and louder

Actin' civilized didn't seem to matter

Everybody got to showin' their hiney includin' me

Lord I'd never known Granny to take her a sip

But the words were slurring comin' offa her lips

And it dawned on me, white lightnin' hit the family tree

Cousin Johnny was a Gator, Jimmy was a UT fan

And that football talk was quickly gettin' out of hand

Granny told Uncle Dave that she hated his guts

Got right up in his face and said your whole fam damily's nuts

Chicken legs got to flyin' and the whoop started hittin' the fan

CHORUS:

That ol' park ranger jumped out of his car

Said listen here folks, it's gone a little too far

Tear it all down, pack it all up

Call it quits while there's still a little love

Yeah I'd never known Granny to take her a sip

But the words were slurrin' right offa her lips

And it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree

Yeah it dawned on me white lightnin' hit the family tree

Oh, but they had a good time man

Take it on ya'll