Johnny learned to shoot when he was eight
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His daddy hit him hard when he didn't shoot straight
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His daddy would be proud to know
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Today his son will not shoot low
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Johnny's gonna hit just where he aims
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Johnny borrowed his daddy's gun today
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Johnny's been through hell in twelve short years
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When he screams there's no one to hear
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"Daddy please, Oh Daddy don't-
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Daddy please let Mama go'
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He sits inside the front door and he waits
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Johnny borrowed his daddy's gun today
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chorus
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And he cries like he's six years old again
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And he dreams that he's "daddy's little man"
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He reasons in his mind somewhere
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Someday they will meet up there
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In heaven daddy's always care
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And mama's tears will all be washed away
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Johnny borrowed his daddy's gun today
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Johnny's mama is sleeping in her room
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Johnny knows his dad is gonna be home soon
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His little hands are shaking bad
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He's praying "Lord, let this cup pass"
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But the cat's in the cradle with a 10-gauge in his hand
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Johnny's takin all that he can stand
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repeat chorus
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Johnny borrowed his daddy's gun today
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This time the bad man will not get away
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Daddy's Gun
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| Lisa Angelle |
