[Verse 1]
Hold me close, show me a smile
I'll just be gone for a little while
Johnny, so long, Johnny
Promise you'll wait for me
Um, wait for me

[Verse 2]
I will write twice every day
Here in my heart you'll always stay
Trust me, so long, Johnny
Promise you'll wait for me
Um, wait for me (Wait for me)

[Bridge]
There is a boy I left behind
He's in love with me
And I want to see him and try to explain
He and I are through
Let me come to you with a love that is free
The way you came to me

[Verse 3]
Johnny dear, please understand
It's gonna be just the way we planned
Hold on, so long, Johnny
I'm coming back to you
[Outro]
Oh, Johnny, wait for me
I'm coming back to you
Oh, Johnny, wait for me
I'm coming