I'm from a small town, population 2,025
And on the main street we have an announcement sign

This here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around

Oh, this here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around

The next day and I'm on the same road
And see a nigger just sitting down with his load

It's clear the boy hasn't a clue
If he did, he would simply vamoose
It's clear the boy hasn't a clue
If he did, he would simply vamoose

I stop the car and motion for him to come my way
And told him to leave town, and to quickly make haste

This here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around

Oh, this here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around

And the next day I see the same nigger on the street
He must think I'm playing a game. He must think it's real neat

So I call the police who arrive on the scene
And after a struggle, the police have the victory

The boy was strong and acting all tough'n
But once in custody, he says he dindu nuffin

But this here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around

Oh, this here is a Sundown Town
And we don't want niggers hanging around