Don't Take the Girl
Johnny's daddy was takin' him fishin'When he was eight years old.A little girl came through the front gateHoldin' a fishin' pole.
His dad looked down and smiledSaid, "We can't leave her behind.Son, I know you don't want her to goBut someday you'll change your mind"
And Johnny said"Take Jimmy JohnsonTake Tommy ThompsonTake my best friend Bo"
"Take anybody that you wantAs long as she don't goTake any boy in the world.Daddy please, don't take the girl"
Same old boy, same sweet girlTen years down the roadHe held her tight and kissed her lipsIn front of the picture show.
Stranger came and pulled a gunGrabbed her by the armSaid, "If you do what I tell you toThere won't be any harm"
And Johnny said"Take my moneyTake my walletTake my credit cards"
"Here's the watch that my grandpa gave meHere's the key to my carMister, give it a whirl.But please don't take the girl"
Same old boy, same sweet girlFive years down the roadThere's gonna be a little oneAnd she says it's time to go.
Doctor says"The baby's fineBut you'll have to leave'Cause his momma'sFading fast"
And Johnny hit his kneesAnd there he prayed"Take the very breath You gave meTake the heart from my chest"
"I'll gladly take her place if You'll let meMake this my last requestTake me out of this world.God, please don't take the girl"
Johnny's daddyWas takin' him fishin'When he was eight years old.