Running Bear

On the banks of the river
Stood Running Bear, young Indian brave.
On the other side of the river
Stood his lovely Indian maid.
Little White Dove was-a her name,
Such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other
So their love could never be.

Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White dove
With a love that couldn't die.

He couldn't swim the raging river
'Cause the river was too wide.
He couldn't reach Little White Dove,
Waiting on the other side.
In the moonlight he could see her
Blowing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster,
Waiting there for her brave.

Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die.

Running Bear dove in the water,
Little White Dove did the same
And they swam out to each other
Through the swirling stream they came.
As their hands touched and their lips met,
The ragin' river pulled them down
Now they'll always be together
In that happy hunting ground.

Running Bear loved Little White dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White dove
With a love that couldn't die.