Hey, hey
Monday morning I've got to face the judge
They don't know me, but I hope they have some love
Oh Lord, knowing it's my first offence
I'm sure they got no evidence
And so I trod with my conscience
Monday morning I have to see the judge
They don't know me, but I hope they have some love
Oh Lord, knowing it's my first offence
I'm sure they've got no evidence
And so I trod with a clear conscience
The night before I could sleep to how I fret
Anticipating a veridict I haven't heard yet, oh Lord, Lord
What if they decide to send I away
That would ruin my entire day
I better say a prayer
And beg Jah Jah, soften your honour's heart
Soft answers turn away wrath
Monday morning I have to face the judge
They don't know me, but I hope they got some love
Oh Lord, knowing it's my first offence
I know they have no evidence
And so I went with my conscience
Over yonder was woman I pickney
I was bound in chains free they would not let me
Only Jah knew my innocency
Your honour have some mercy and pity on I
Only for heaven's sake
One must learn to give and take
When I heard the one in charge say
Case postponed for another day
All skies above turned grey
I know now
Monday morning I have to face the judge
They don't know me, but I hope they have some love
Oh Lord, knowing it is my first offence
I'm sure they've got no evidence
And so I trod with my conscience
Only Jah Jah know
Onlookers pass and those who wish us well
Will there be freedom, only time will tell
The bond they set was much too high to bail
Good God is this another night in jail
Then a friend came through
When I was expecting no one to
Then freedom came my way
And I was on the street the same day
Natty say yeah, watch deh
Deh pan street again
Natty say yeah, watch deh
Deh pan street again
Wha dah deh can't stop dem
Monday morning I have to face the judge…