Real hot in the shade
96 degrees in the shade
Real hot in the shade
Said it was 96 degrees in the shade
Ten thousand soldiers on parade
Taking iodine to greet the big fat sour one
Sent from overseas, the queen implied
Excellency, for you I come with my representation
You know where I'm coming from
Caught me on the loose, fighting to be free
Now you show me a noose under cotton tree
Entertainment for you, but a damn for me
96 degrees in the shade
Real hot in the shade
96 degrees in the shade
Real hot in the shade
Some may suffer and some may burn
I know one day my people will learn
As sure as the sun shines way up in the sky
Today I'll send the 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 in the shade
Said it was 96 degrees in the shade
Ten thousand soldiers on parade
Taking iodine to greet the big fat sour one
Sent from overseas, the queen implied
Excellency, for you I come with my representation
You know where I'm coming from
Caught me on the loose, fighting to be free
Now you show me a noose under cotton tree
Entertainment for you, but a damn for me
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 in the shade
96 degrees in the shade
Real hot