Johnny's daddy was takin' him fishin'

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 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

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

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

Doctor says

The baby's fine

But you'll have to leave

'Cause his mama's fadin' 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 takin' him fishin'

When he was eight years old