Johnny's daddy was taking him fishing

When he was 8 years old

A little girl came thru the front gate, holding a fishing pole

His dad looked down and smiled, he 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 Thomson

Take my best friend Bo

take any body that u want as long as she dont go

take any boy in the world

daddy please dont take the girl



Same old boy same sweet girl

10 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

heres the watch that my grandpa gave me

heres the key to my car, mister give it a whirl

But please dont take the girl



Same old boy same sweet girl

5 years down the road

Theres going to be a little one

and she says its time to go

The doctor says the babies fine

but youll have to leave

cause his mommas fading fast

and Johnny hit his knees and there he rayed



Take the very breath you gave me

Take the heart from my chest

Ill gladly take her place if youll let me

Make this my last request

Take me out of this world

God please dont take the girl



Johnnys daddy was taken him fishing when he was eight years old