African postman, African postman, African postman, African postman,
Who bring I an' I an' I an' I an' I a telegram
Telegram whas's so int'resting
Is sent to all, to I an' I an' I as Africans
Telegram sayin' : "Sons and daughters of His Imperial Majesty
Haile Selassie, earth rightful ruler, without many apology say:
This is the time when I an' I an' I an' I an' I should come home, yes Jah
A come a holy folk (?)
Nah leggo, nah leggo....
Hang on, hang on .....
De postman a Africa...
African postman ....
Hang on, hang on .....
