Intro :
S outhern man, bette r keep your head, don't forget what you r goodbook says
S outhern change gonn a come at last , now your crosses are burning f ast,
Southern man
I saw cotton and I saw black , tall white mansions and little s hacks
S outhern man, when will you pay them back ?
I heard screamin'and bullwhips crackin', how long, ho w lon g ? Ah, a h, ah
Southern man, better keep your head, don't forget what your goodbook says
Southern change gonna come at last, now your crosses are burning fast, southern man
Lillie Bell your hair is golden brown, I've seen your black man comin'round
Swear by God, I'm gonna cut him down
I heard screamin'and bullwhips crackin', how long, how long ? Ah, ah, ah