She gon' say She gon' say I be lady-o She gon' say She gon' say I be lady-o Oh, African man don't you know With a fist, your love don't show Take my hand let's leave this valley Use your strength and love to guide me I'm your lady, I'll be your queen Try to harm me, you'll hear me scream I gon' say I gon' say I be lady-o I gon' say I gon' say I be lady-o Oh African woman, strong and free Remove yourself from misery If he can't see the power in your soul Gather all your pride and go Raising babies, always a queen Try to harm her, you'll hear me scream She gon' say She gon' say I be lady-o She gon' say She gon' say I be lady-o