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
And 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
And 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 her out
He grabbed her by the arm
Said if you do what I tell you to there
There won't be any harm
And Johnny said
Take my money
Take my wallet
And take my credit cards
And here's a watch that my grandpa gave me
And here's the key 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
The doctor says the baby's fine
But you'll have to leave
Cause his mama's fading fast
And Johnny hit his knee

And there he prayed
Take the very breath you gave me
And 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
Take the girl
Johnny's daddy was taking him fishing
When he was eight years old
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