Johnny

Johnny was a dreamer from out in the Northwest

Every day he put on shows, and he really tried his best

Folks, they'd always tell him, "Son you're doing fine,

But if you really wanna do this boy, you're gonna have to walk the line"

Johnny moved out to Nashville, just trying to make a name

And he found a bunch of folks just out there doing the same

Johnny hoped and prayed he'd get a chance someday

To be like the men that inspired him, singing on a stage

Johnny, keep on going boy, keep singing wild and free

Don't worry about the people trying to cut you from your knees

One day you'll look back, smiling as you may

Knowing the trip was worth every mile and scrape along the way

Johnny would write song about the life he used to live

Smoking weed and getting drunk, and anything that fit

And how he'd drive his Dodge around without headlights

When the sun went down and the moon came up and was shining really bright

One day Johnny was playing a show with his band

Man walks up in a suit and tie and then he shook his hand

Said, "Son, you're the real deal, and I hope you wouldn't mind,

If I got you a recording contract with some friends of mine"

Johnny knew right then and there his dreams were coming true

He gave that man a big ol' hug and then he said "thank you"

And after that show, he went home on cloud nine

Then he called up his mama and told her about that night

Johnny, keep on going boy, keep singing wild and free

Don't worry about the people trying to cut you from your knees

One day you'll look back, smiling as you may

Knowing the trip was worth every mile and scrape along the way

Yeah, the trip was worth every mile and scrape along the way