Johnnys 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 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 takin' him fishin

When he was eight years old