I gotta get some money and get it right away
Because my baby she gave me the word today
She`s tired of sittin` home each night
she says she has her fill
And if I don`t take her to the dance
next week Johnny will
I checked and found they`re sellin`
tickets at five bucks each
And all that kinda money ain`t within my reach
But if I wanna be the guy who is her only thrill
I better take her to the dance
next week or Johnny will
Oh that Johnny that no good Johnny
He`s been tryin` to steal my lovin` baby away a
Sends her candy sends her flowers
And I never saw her smile the way
she smiled at him today
I tried to borrow it from my friends but they said `no`
Still somehow some way I just gotta get that dough
My future happiness depends on one ten dollar bill
`cause if I don`t take her to the dance
next week Johnny will Johnny will
Oh that Johnny that no good Johnny
He`s been tryin` to steal my lovin` baby away a
Sends her candy sends her flowers
And I never saw her smile the way
she smiled at him today
I tried to borrow it from my friends but they said no
Still somehow some way I just gotta get that dough
My future happiness depends on one ten dollar bill
`cause if I don`t take her to the dance
next week Johnny will Johnny will
Oh that Johnny
Johnny will