Mad Dogs & Englishmen Go out in the midday sun. The Japanese don't care to, The Chinese wouldn't dare to, Hindus and Argentines Sleep firmly from twelve to one, But Englishmen Detest a Siesta.

The natives grieve When the white men leave Their huts. Because they're obviously, Definitely Nuts.

Such a surprise For the eastern eyes To see, That though the English are effete, They're quite impervious to heat.

In tropical climes There are certain times Of day When all the citizens retire To take their clothes off and perspire. It's one of those rules That the greates…