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Who sang Don't Take The Girl?

Tim McGraw released the song Don't Take The Girl. Date of release: 1994.

Release date: 1994

Duration: 04:9

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What is Don’t Take The Girl about?

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The song tells the story of a boy named Johnny who grows up with a girl who loves to go fishing, but he doesn't want her to go. Later, they fall in love and a stranger tries to kidnap her, but Johnny offers everything he has to save her. Years later, they have a child, but the mother is sick and Johnny prays to God to take him instead. The song is about the sacrifices Johnny makes for those he loves.

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Tim McGraw - Short Biography

Samuel Timothy McGraw is an American country singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He has released 16 studio albums and 10 of those albums have reached #1 on the Top Country Albums chart. In total, McGraw's albums have produced 65 singles, 25 of which have reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts. He has won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, 10 American Music Awards and three People's Choice Awards. His Soul2Soul II Tour, in partnership with his wife, Faith Hill, is one of the most successful tours in country music history.

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"Don't Take the Girl" is a country music song written by Craig Martin and Larry W. Johnson and performed by Tim McGraw. It was released in March 1994 and is the second single from his album "Not a Moment Too Soon". The song was a massive success, reaching #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian country charts. It also enjoyed crossover success as a pop song, reaching #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Don't Take the Girl" is a heartbreaking ballad about two young lovers facing life's difficulties, including a robbery and a tragic time in the hospital.

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