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 victum the truth is i'll never die

	96 degrees in the shade
	real hot in the shade


	ibo: keyboards, vocal
	cat: 6 string acoustic, vocal
	rugs: mutron rhythm, vocal
	richie: bass, rhythm guitar
	carrot: percussion, congas
	willy: drums