Johnny
Remembering Johnny: A Tribute to Friendship and Reminiscence
Lyrics
Johnny was a friend of mine from many years ago
Johnny was a friend from the past.
He wanted to be a fireman or a clown in a traveling show
Johnny had aspirations of becoming a fireman or a clown in a traveling show.
Playing ball in the summertime go to the river for a swim
Recollecting playing ball in the summertime and going to the river for a swim with Johnny.
Though I had many other friends I had the most fun with him
Expressing that, among many friends, the most enjoyable times were with Johnny.
Oh Johnny you're a friend I knew so well
Addressing Johnny directly as a well-known and cherished friend.
I know you're in heaven cause your too damn good for hell
Believing that Johnny is in heaven because he was too good for hell.
And I've been drinking to old times and now I'll fill the glass again
Reflecting on old times while drinking and preparing to fill the glass again.
And here's one for the road again old friend
Toasting to Johnny, expressing a farewell sentiment.
As children we were always together even a we grew into men
Recalling childhood and the enduring friendship as they grew into men.
Any problem I could confide in you, you were always my best friend
Highlighting Johnny as the person to confide in, the best friend.
Together we had joined the service and I had taken me a wife
Narrating the shared experience of joining the service, while the singer took a wife.
But you had taken a bullet and it had taken away your life
Revealing that Johnny lost his life to a bullet.
Oh Johnny you're a friend I knew so well
Reiterating the deep connection with Johnny as a well-known and valued friend.
I know you're in heaven cause your too damn good for hell
Expressing confidence in Johnny's presence in heaven due to his exceptional nature.
I've been drinking to old times and now I'll fill the glass again
Drinking to reminisce about old times and preparing for another round.
And here's one for the road again old friend
Toasting once more to the departed friend, Johnny.
Now I'm singing your song in a bar room a whiskey at my side
Singing Johnny's song in a bar with whiskey, sharing memories of the deceased friend.
Sharing a few old memories of an old friend that had died
Reflecting on the good times and experiences shared with Johnny.
Singing about all the good times and all that we'd been though
Committing to one more drink in Johnny's memory.
I'm gonna have me just one more drink and Johnny this one's for you
Dedicating the next drink specifically to Johnny as a final farewell.
Oh Johnny you're a friend I knew so well
Repeating the acknowledgment of Johnny as a well-known and cherished friend.
I know you're in heaven cause your too damn good for hell
Reaffirming the belief in Johnny's place in heaven due to his exceptional character.
I've been drinking to old times and now I'll fill the glass again
Drinking again to reminisce about old times and preparing for another round.
And here's one for the road again old friend
Offering one more toast for the road to the departed friend, Johnny.
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