Відключити рекламуDON'T TAKE THE GIRL
As recorded by Brett Young
(2023 release)
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
GJohnny's daddy was takin' him fishin'
GWhen he was eight years old
GA little girl came through the front gate
GHoldin' a fishin' pole
Bm CHis dad looked down and smiled
Bm CSaid, "We can't leave her behind
Am7 GSon, I know you don't want her to go
C DBut someday you'll change your mind," and Johnny said
[Chorus]
G"Take, Jimmy Johnson, take Tommy Thompson
GTake my best friend, Bo
GTake anybody that you want as
GLong as she don't go
AmTake any boy in the world
C D GDaddy, please, don't take the girl"
[Verse 2]
GSame old boy, same sweet girl
GTen years down the road
GHe held her tight and kissed her lips in
GFront of thе picture show
Bm CStranger came and pullеd a gun
Bm CGrabbed her by the arm
Am7 GSaid, "If you Do what I tell you two, there
C DWon't be any harm," and Johnny said
[Chorus]
G"Take my money, take my wallet
GTake my credit cards
GHere's the watch that my grandpa gave me
GHere's the key to my car
AmMister, give it a whirl
C D GBut, please, don't take the girl"
[Guitar Solo]
G
[Verse 3]
GSame old boy, same sweet girl
GFive years down the road
GThere's gonna be a little one and she
GSays, "It's time to go"
Bm CDoctor says, "The baby's fine
Bm CBut you'll have to leave
Am7 G'Cause his mama's fadin' fast" and
C DJohnny hit his knees and there he prayed
[Chorus]
G"Take the very breath you gave me
GTake the heart from my chest
GI'll gladly take her place if you'll let me
GMake this my last request
AmTake me out of this world
C D GGod, please, don't take the girl"
[Outro]
GJohnny's daddy was takin' him fishin'
GWhen he was eight years old
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