When I was young, growing up in good ole’ Texas, I listened to country. Who didn’t? 

I never knew how to set my radio station correctly when I was younger, so my older sister, who was a “kicker”, a Texan term for country folk, would set it for me. My sister had it all. Country like a mofo. Even me. Cowboy boots and the hat at one point in my life. But anyways, before I’d go to bed my sister would set the radio to the country station. And this was the first time I ever learned to appreciate music. 

My favorite song of all time has been Tim McGraw – Don’t Take the Girl. And I remember all the words. Always. Pretty corny huh? But either way, this song’s got a special part in my heart and it’s something  that I have to thank my sister for. So, because I’m feeling nostalgic, here’s a little country treat for ya’ll.

Johnnys daddy was taking him fishin
When he was eight years old
A little girl came through the front gate holdin a fishing 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 going to 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 taking him fishin
When he was eight years old

I’ll find me a girl to take fishing one day

B