Johnnys daddy, was takin him fishing
When he was eight years old
A little girl came through the front gate
Holdin a fishin pole
His dad looked down and smiled
Said we cant leave her behind
Son I know you dont want her to go
But someday youll 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, dont 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
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
Five years down the road
Theres gonna be a little one and she
Says its time to go
Doctor says the babys fine
But youll have to leave
Cause his mommas fading fast and, Johnny hit his knees
And there he prayed
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 taking him fishing
When he was eight years old