Don't Take The Girl

Johnny's daddy was taking him fishing
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 cant leave her behind.
Son I know you dont 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."
Said "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 fishing
When he was eight years old.