Johnny's daddy was taking him fishing,
when he was 8 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 ol' boy
Same sweet girl
Ten years down the road
He held her tight and kissed her lips in
Front of the picture show
A stranger came and pulled a gun
Grabbed her by the arm
Said If you do what I tell you to 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 key to my car
Mr. give it a whirl
But please
Don't take the girl
Same ol' boy
Same sweet girl
Five years down the road
There's gonna be a little one and she
Says it's time to go
Doctor said the baby's fine
But you'll have to leave
'Cause his mama's fadin' fast and
Johhny hit his knees
And then he prayed
Take the very breath you gave me
Take the heart from my chest
I'll gladly take her place if you'll have 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 8 years old