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DON'T TAKE THE GIRL
Words and Music by Craig Martin and Larry W. Johnson
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Johnny's daddy was takin' him fisin'
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When he was eight years old ---
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A little girl came through the front gate
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Holdin a fishin' pole
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His dad looked down and smiled,
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Said, "We can't leave her behind
Son I know you don't want her to go
Someday you'll change your mind."
And Johnny said,
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Take Jimmy Johnson take Tommy Tompson
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Take my best friend Bo.
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Take anybody that you want as long as she don't go
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Take any boy in the world -- Daddy, please
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Don't take the girl
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Same ol' boy, same sweet girl, ten years down the road
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He held her tight and kissed her lips in front of the picture show.
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A stranger came and pulled a gun and grabbed her by the arm
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Said, "If you do what I tell you to, there won't be any harm."
And Johnny said
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"Take my money, take my wallet, take my credit cards
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Here's the watch that my grandpa gave me, here's the key to my car.
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Mr., give it a whirl, but please, don't take the girl.
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Same ol' boy, same sweet girl, five years down the road
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There's gonna be a little one and she says, "It's time to go."
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Doctor said, "The baby's fine but , you'll have to leave
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`Cause his mama's fadin' fast," and Johhny hit his knees.
And then he prayed,
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"Take the very breath you gave me, take the heart from my chest.
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I'll gladly take her place if you'll have me
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Make this my last request
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Take me out of this world, God, please, don't take the girl.
