Ghost Dance

Was the night - I was young <br>When my father called for his first born son <br>Took me place at his side <br>While this great chief raged in the fire light <br>We`d reclaim days of old <br>If the tribe would do what his dream foretold <br><br>Praying to the vision of the promised land <br>Swaying to the rhythm of the drums <br>We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan <br>When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around <br>And their cannons put an end to our holy singin` of <br><br>(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin` <br>(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance <br><br>Hypnotized by my tale <br>Generations learn of the Great Betrayal long ago <br>At Wounded Knee <br>Where our grandfathers bled for what they believed <br>Wouldn`t buy what they sold - reservation <br>Life for our Black Hills gold <br><br>For praying to the vision of the promised land <br>Swaying to the rhythm of the drums <br>We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan <br>The Great Spirit cried when our warriors fell to the hail of <br>The blue coat`s guns (so we`re singin`) <br><br>(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin` <br>(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance <br><br>For your soul, for your name <br>Many brave men`s blood`s running through your veins <br>Leave your mark - walk with pride <br>Live in honor to those who gave their lives <br>Ancient hearts are still seeking peace - <br>As you sing and dance, so you set them free <br><br>For praying to the vision of the promised land <br>Swaying to the rhythm of the drums <br>Pledging your allegiance to Wevoka`s plan <br>By the marker that stands where our women and children <br>Fell to the blue coat`s guns (start singin`) <br><br>Praying to the vision of the promised land <br>Swaying to the rhythm of the drums <br>We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka`s plan <br>When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around <br>And their cannons put an end to our holy singin` of