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 Ummm, wait for me I'll write twice every day Here in my heart you'll always stay Trust me, so long Johnny Promise you'll wait for me Ummm, wait for me 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 owe you Let me come to you with a love that is free Not one that's chained to me Johnny, Dear, please understand It's gonna be just the way we planned Hold on, so long Johnny I'm coming back to you Oh, Johnny wait for me I'm coming back to you Oh, Johnny wait for me