[Verse 1]
Well she's born outside of Memphis, just north of Tupelo
Oh Lord, she's a Mississippi Queen
And just like that big river, oh Lord, she'll pull you under
She fights fire with gasoline

[Verse 2]
The first time that I saw her down at the white water
Dance across those ancient hardwood floors
And you could tell she had a history with the cigarettes and whiskey
And the boys that had a way with words

[Chorus]
But I want to make that glorious mistake
She's got the kisses of a thousand angels and the bite of a rattlesnake

[Verse 3]
Much like my first occurrence with straight Kentucky bourbon
Oh Lord, she took my breath away
And when she called me "Darlin'" I started caterwaulin'
Oh, I had nothin' else to say

[Chorus]
But I want to make that glorious mistake
She's got the kisses of a thousand angels and the bite of a rattlesnake