Solid Sterling Music
Drinkin' Up The Nerve (Smooth Jazz)
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Lyrics
VERSE
There's something about the way she moves
That makes me feel like a fool
For thinkin' I would have nothing to lose
Tryin' to be the coolest cool

VERSE
I want to walk right up and seize the day
But that's not a thing I could do
Unless I had the perfect thing to say
And make all my dreams come true

PRE-CHORUS
But knowing just what to say will require a little help

CHORUS
Some people call it "liquid courage"
I call it "drinkin' up the nerve"
That way, I don't have to worry
Makes me know I'm ahead of the curve
So no need to be in such a hurry
I'll just be drinkin' up the nerve

VERSE
One drink down; still no speech
Another gone; can I now be clear?
Three down, it's still beyond my reach
Maybe need a few bottles of beer

Repeat CHORUS/BRIDGE
You know, on second thought
I'd better come back tomorrow

Repeat CHORUS/SOLO/Repeat CHORUS/TAG
Yes, tonight I'm just gonna keep on
Drinkin' up the nerve

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson
UMC © 2020 & SR © 2026 Solid Sterling Music (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.

Metadata:
Legal: One-stop contracting (Solid Sterling Music, LLC)
Own rights to UMC and SR
Contact phone number: 832.444.4848 (text/mobile)
Email: don@solidsterlingmusic.com
Mood: Needing a little help...
Length: 3:42
ISRC: QZ37R2000051
BMI: 46852344
ISWC: T3011469975
Credits
Lyrics Credits: Don Tomlinson
Music Credits: Don Tomlinson
Producer Credits: Solid Sterling Music, LLC
Publisher Credits: Solid Sterling Music (BMI)
Metadata
Song Length: 3:41
Primary Genre: Jazz-Smooth Jazz
Secondary Genre: Jazz-Lounge
Lead Vocal: Male Vocal
Era: 2000 and later