Mom and dad, I know you're coming to an end Brother, brother, I know you're paying your own rent Sister, are you having fun without me yet? Guess I could really use a friend Don't leave me to be Don't leave, family I'm in a house that's built for many more than me Please don't leave, family Days go by of feeling tired and alone It's getting hard to call this empty place a home I'd like to know when I'll be joined by company 'Cause that is really all I need Don't leave me to be Don't leave, family 'Cause I'm in a house that's built for many more than me Please don't leave, family Where have the days gone when we were young playing in the woods? Mama and daddy cuddled up while reading us a book I know those days are gone, but I can't take this empty kitchen table Think it's about time I throw it out Don't leave me to be Don't leave, family Don't leave me to be Don't leave, family 'Cause I'm in a house that's built for many more than me Please don't leave, family I'm in a house that's built for many more than me Please don't leave, family