1865

96 Degrees

In the shade

Real hot in the shade

Said it was 96 degrees in the shade

Ten thousand soldiers on parade

Taking I and I to meet a big fat boy

Sent from overseas

The queen employ

Excellency before you I come

With my representation

You know where I'm coming from

You caught me on the loose

Fighting to be free

Now you show me a noose

On the cotton tree

Entertainment for you

Martyrddom for me

96 degrees in the shade

Real hot in the shade

Some may suffer and some may burn

But I know that one day my people will learn

As sure as the sun shines, way up in the sky

Today I stand here a victim the truth is I'll never die

96 degrees in the shade

Real hot in the shade