1865 (96º In the Shade)

96 degrees in the shade Real hot in the shade 96 degrees in the shade Real hot (whoa-yes) 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 Martyrdom for me 96 degrees in the shade Real hot in the shade 96 degrees in the shade Real hot (whoa-yes) 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 96 degrees in the shade Real hot (whoa-yes) in the shade 96 degrees in the shade Real hot in the shade 96 degrees in the shade Real hot in the shade 96 degrees in the shade Real hot (whoa-yes) in the shade 96 degrees in the shade