Verse 1
Like Tennessee whiskey or Jamaican rum,
You make me lightheaded then leave me numb.
Your kiss lights a fire in my chest.
I got a thirst only your sweet lips can quench.
You pack some kick yet you’re really smooth.
Darlin’ I’d swear you’re 99 proof,
Chorus 1
(99, 99 proof) Yeah, you’re 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) You drown away my blues
‘cause you’re 99 proof.
Verse 2
I do crazy things under your influence.
Thinking of you I backed my car through the fence.
Took my laundry to the bank to be cleaned.
Tried to withdraw cash from a Maytag machine.
Almost went to work with nothing on but my boots.
I guess it’s because you’re 99 proof.
Chorus 2
(99, 99 proof) Yeah, you’re 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) Ain’t that the truth
That you’re you’re 99 proof.
Instrumental
Bridge
The cops keep pulling me over; they think I’m juiced.
But I can’t walk a straight line ‘cause baby...you’re 99 proof.
Chorus 3
(99, 99 proof) Yeah, you’re 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) You’re a martini in a bikini, baby.
(99, 99 proof) Sweet as vermouth and 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) Yeah, you’re 99 proof.
(99, 99 proof) 99 proof.
© Don Micallef
