Simple logic, got an answer?! This was written by a black guy in Texas. When I born, I black, when I grow up, I black, when I go in sun, I black, when I cold, I black, when I scared, I black, when I sick, I black, and when I die, I still black. You white folks.... when you born, you pink , when you grow up, you white, when you go in sun, you red , when you cold, you blue , when you scared, you yellow , when you sick, you green , when you bruised, you purple, and when you die, you gray . So who you callin' co lo re d folks ?