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 dont 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 wont 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 dont 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 dont take the girl

Said Johnny's daddy

Was taking him fishing

When he was eight years old