Don't Take The Girl   





Johnny's daddy was taking him fishin' 

When he was eight years old 

A little girl came through the front gate holding a fishing pole 

His dad looked down and smiled, said we can't leave her behind 

Son, I know you don't want her to go but someday you'll change your mind 

And Johnny said  Take Jimmy Johnson, take Tommy Thompson, take my best friend Bo 

Take anybody that you want as long as she don't go 

Take any boy in the world 

Daddy, please don't take the girl 

 

Same old boy 

Same sweet girl 

Ten years down the road 

He held her tight and kissed her lips 

In front of the picture show 

Stranger came and pulled a gun 

Grabbed her by the arm Said  If you do what I tell you to, there 

won't be any harm  And Johnny said  Take my money, take my wallet, take my credit cards 

Here's the watch that my grandpa gave me 

Here's the key to my car 

Mister give it a whirl 

But please don't take the girl 

 

Same old boy 

Same sweet girl 

Five years down the road 

There's going to be a little one, and she says it's time to go 

Doctor says the baby's fine but you'll have to leave 

'Cause his momma's fading fast and Johnny hit his knees 

And there he prayed 

Take the very breath you gave me 

Take the heart from my chest 

I'll gladly take her place if you'll let me 

Make this my last request 

Take me out of this world 

God, please don't take the girl 

 

Johnny's daddy 

Was taking him fishin' 

When he was eight years old