"Don't Give Candy to a Stranger" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Boone. It was released in May 1988 as the seventh single from his self-titled debut album. The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Boone wrote the song, along with Dave Gibson and Jimbeau Hinson. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1988 singles Larry Boone songs Mercury Records singles Songs written by Larry Boone Song recordings produced by Ray Baker (music producer) Songs written by Jimbeau Hinson Songs written by Dave Gibson (American songwriter) 1988 songs