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 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 do

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 keys 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 gonna be a little one

and she says it's time to go

docter 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.