1865

Indios Bravos

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