Hang A Yellow Nigger ('In The Ole Oak Tree)

[Walter O'Riley]

I'm comin' home, I've done my time
Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine
If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free
Then you'll know just what to do
If you still know me
If you still know me
Whoa, hang a yellow nigger in the ole oak tree
It's been eight long years
Do ya still know me (still know me)
If I don't see a nigger 'in the ole oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about the US
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow nigger 'in the ole oak tree
Bus driver, please look for me
'cause I couldn't bear to see what I might not see
I'm really still in prison
And the voters, they hold the key
A hanging yellow nigger's what I need to set me free
I wrote and told them please
Whoa, hang a yellow nigger 'in the ole oak tree
It's been eight long years
Do ya still know me (still know me)
If I don't see a nigger 'in the ole oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about the US
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow nigger 'in the ole oak tree
[Instrumental Interlude]
Now the whole damned bus is cheerin'
And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow niggers 'in the ole oak tree
I'm comin' home, mmm, mmm
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)
(Hang a nigger 'in the ole oak tree)