Story Behind The Song

This is based on a true story about the time when I asked my girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage.

Song Description

This is about a man wanting to ask his girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage. We hear how worried he was having to ask the question, and that his girlfriend prayed as he began to ask the question.

Lyrics

Please Mister Johnson By Michael Baldwin

Verse 1:

Sittin' in the back room I was lookin' at her daddy,
He was smilin' at a television show.
Mary and her momma slipped into the kitchen,
Wonderin' how everything would go.

Verse 2:

Knowin' I must stand up, put the question to her daddy,
I was worried that it wouldn't end okay.
Mary and her momma listened from the kitchen,
Mary prayed as she heard me say

Chorus 1:

Please Mister Johnson, I have a question,
I'm hoping for your blessing today.
Please Mister Johnson, I'm in love with your daughter;
I want to marry her, please say
Mister Johnson that you'll give her away.

Verse 3:

He didn't say nothin', he just sat there starin',
Then he slowly rose up from his chair.
He walked over to me; I was thinkin' he might kill me.
I was wishin' I could fly out of there.

Verse 4:

I said I don't have nothin', only love for your daughter.
I'll keep her and protect her, nothin' less.
He said son don't hurt her, don't you ever desert her.
If your love is true my answer is yes.

Chorus 2:

Well thanks, Mister. Johnson, you've answered my question.
Thank you for your blessing today.
I swear, Mister. Johnson, I'll never hurt her,
I won't desert her, no-way,
And I'll give her all my love every day.

Tag:

Yes, I'll give her all my love every day.

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Please Mister Johnson © 2020 Michael Baldwin