Lyr Req: Ninety-Nine Years

Subject: Ninety-nine years
From: Earlsgirl
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:51 PM

Ok. I know this one is probably pretty well known but I can't find it. Goes like this: The sentence was sharp It cut lik a knife Ninety-nine years Your sentenced for life

Again...thanks to anyone who can give me the rest. You guys are the greatest.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ninety-nine years
From: 53
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:54 PM

i've heard of 99 bottles of beer on the wall.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ninety-nine years
From: Pene Azul
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:55 PM

You can get the lyrics (and RealAudio and AIFF audio) here (click).

Jeff

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ninety-nine years
From: Earlsgirl
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:56 PM

Hey, 53,You have given me absolutely no help whatsoever. Now, either dig into the archives and give me some assistance or KNOCK IT OFF. Jokester!!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ninety-nine years
From: 53
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:57 PM

jeff has no sense of humor.

Subject: Lyr Add: NINETY-NINE YEARS
From: Pene Azul
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 10:59 PM

NINETY-NINE YEARS

VERSE 1
Th court room was crowded
Th judge waited there
Mother was crying
When I left my chair
Th sentence was sharp, folks
It cut like a knife
For ninety-nine years, folks
Is almost for life

VERSE 2
They said, it was criminal
An' in my despair
They sent to to Nashville
An' shaved off my hair
So, come hear my story
I'll tell you my fate
I'm serving in Nashville
For another mans sake

VERSE 3
I dreamed of that whistle
I heard th bell ring
My sweetheart was coming
Some good news to bring
I knew that she loved me
An' that she'd be true
She said, she would save thee
For I'm guiltless, as you

VERSE 4
She went for a pardon
Or a parole
I know she'll come back
For she's part of my soul
If she ever fails me
I'll be mighty blue
I'll stay in this jailhouse
I'll die in here too

VERSE 5
I prayed to my Mother
I prayed to th stars
Up to my heavenly Father
Through this prison bars
Th storm clouds are heavy
Th day has no light
For ninety-nine years, friends
Is almost for life

VERSE 6
I just got a letter
From Nashville town
An' after I read it
My spirit broke down
It said, that my sweetheart
An' th judge would be wed
An' here in this jailhouse
I wish I was dead

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ninety-nine years
From: Earlsgirl
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 11:04 PM

Thanks, Jeff. That is exactly what I was looking for. I think 53 is just jealous....or maybe just a butthead.