Ninety-Nine and One-Half (Won't Do)

by Wilson Pickett

From the album: The Exciting Wilson Pickett

Duration: 2:37

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Lyrics for Ninety-Nine and One-Half (Won't Do)

I got to have all your love Both night and day, oh yeah Not just a little part, but all of your heart Oh yes, I do, child Ninety-nine and a half just won't do No, ain't gonna get it, no, no Don't be led in the wrong direction (oh no) Start this thing, a man needs a little love and affection Oh yes, he do, child Ninety-nine and a half just won't do (whoa) Just won't get it (no, no) We got to bring it all down And start getting right, oh yes we do now, child Stop messin' around And keep things up tight Oh, yeah We got to realize that ninety-nine and a half just won't do No, got to have a hundred, oh yeah Got to have a hundred (no) Ain't no use in foolin' ourselves, honey We ain't gonna be able to get by on ninety-nine No, got to have a hundred Lord have mercy Just won't do no Baby It just won't do, now

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