Frankie's Man, Johnny
Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption: Frankie & Johnny's Story
Lyrics
Well now Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts
Frankie and Johnny were romantically involved.
They were true as a blue blue sky
Their relationship was genuine and steadfast.
He was a long-legged guitar picker with a wicked wanderin' eye
Johnny, a musician, had a wandering eye despite being with Frankie.
But he was her man nearly all of the time
Despite Johnny's flaws, he was mostly faithful to Frankie.
Well Johnny he packed up to leave her but he promised he'd be back
Johnny left temporarily, promising to return after some performances.
He said he had a little pickin' to do a little farther down the track
Johnny had musical engagements further down the road.
He said I'm your man I wouldn't do you wrong
He assured Frankie of his loyalty.
Well Frankie curled up on the sofa thinkin' about her man
Franke, missing Johnny, thought about him at home.
Far away the couples were dancing to the music of his band
While Johnny played, couples danced to his music elsewhere.
He was Frankie's man he wadn't doin' her wrong
Despite his absence, Johnny remained faithful to Frankie.
Then in the front door walked a redhead Johnny saw her right away
A redheaded woman entered, catching Johnny's attention.
She came down by the bandstand to watch him while he played
She watched Johnny play near the bandstand.
He was Frankie's man but she was far away
Despite being physically distant, Johnny was still Frankie's man.
He sang every song to the redhead she smiled back at him
Johnny sang to the redhead, creating a connection.
Then he came and sat at her table where the lights were low and dim
He joined the redhead at her table, away from Frankie's knowledge.
What Frankie didn't know wouldn't hurt her none
Johnny believed that keeping this from Frankie wouldn't harm her.
Then the redhead jumped up and slapped him she slapped him a time or two
The redhead slapped Johnny, revealing herself as Frankie's sister.
She said I'm Frankie's sister and I was checking up on you
She checked on Johnny, emphasizing the importance of treating Frankie well.
If you're her man you better treat her right
Frankie's sister warned Johnny to treat Frankie with respect.
Well the moral of this story is be good but carry a stick
The moral lesson is to be good but be prepared for challenges.
Sometimes it looks like a guitar picker just can't tell what to pick
Sometimes, a musician may struggle to make the right choices.
He was Frankie's man and he still ain't done her wrong
Despite the incident, Johnny remains Frankie's man without betraying her.
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