[Verse 1]
Lord, I've never asked for any favors
And I'm not too deserving, as I know
But when it's parting time for me and baby
Please let me be the first to go

[Chorus]
Don't take the heart out of our family
Me and the kids would miss her so
I don't think I could live one day without her
So let me be the first to go

[Verse 2]
This happy home we share is her creation
It's warm and cheerful from her happy glow
She has so much more love to give than I do
So let me be the first to go

[Chorus]
Don't takе the heart out of our family
Me and thе kids would miss her so
I don't think I could live one day without her
So let me be the first to go
Please let me be the first to go