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Heat Wave - Ethel Waters A heat wave ride into town last week She came from the island of Martini The can-can she dances will make you fry The can-can is really the reason why We're having a heat wave A tropical heat wave The temprature's rising it isn't surprising She certainly can can-can She started the heat wave By letting her seat wave And in such a way that the customers say That she certainly can can-can See her anatomy made the mercury Jump to ninety three yes sir Were having a heat wave A tropical heat wave The way that she moves That thermometer proves That she certainly can can-can It's so hot the weather man will tell you A record's been made It's so hot a coat of tan will cover Your face in a shade It's so hot the coldest maiden feel just As warm as a bride It's so hot a chicken laid an egg On the streets and it's fried We're having a heat wave a tropical heat wave The temprature's rising it isn't surprising She certainly can can-can She started the heat wave By letting her seat wave And in such a way that the customers say That she certainly can can-can See her anatomy made that mercury Jump to ninety three yeah man We're having a heat wave A tropical heat wave The way that she moves That thermometer proves That she certainly can can-can