Running Bear

On the banks of the river

Stood Running Bear young Indian brave.

On the other side of the river

Stood a lovely Indian maid.

Little White Dove was her name

Such a lovely sight to see.

But their tribes fought with each other

So their love could never be.

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Oh Running Bear loves Little White Dove

With a love as big as the sky.

Oh Running Bear loves Little White dove

With a love that couldn’t die.

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They couldn’t swim the raging river

‘Cause the river was too wide.

He couldn’t reach his Little White Dove

Standing on the other side.

In the moonlight, he could see her

Blowing kisses ‘cross the waves.

Her little heart was beating faster

Waiting for her Indian brave.

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Running Bear dived into the water

Little White Dove did the same.

As they swam towards each other

Through the swirling waters they came.

As their hands clasped, and their lips met

The raging river pulled them down.

Now they’ll always be together

In that happy hunting ground.

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