White Girl

I am stunned & I am broken, my head is in my hand
For she who said she love me will not wed an Indian man
My Gods who were wild ridden stand quiet by my side
For although I loved her, she would not be my bride

Oh goodbye softly sweet one, it was splended while it ran
Goodbye my bitter white girl, I'll forget you if I can

She came up to the pueblo with her bright blonde hair
They told me not to love her, but I did not care
She took me to her parties, she carried me around
And I was a proud one, the tallest man in tow

For I found great wonder, all wrapped in brilliant dreams
I held her strong but gentle as kings have held their queens
I learned to drink strong whiskey as she took me here & there
Until life without my whiskey I could not bear (chorus)

Well when she came to leave me, she took me by the arm
And she said she loved me & would not do me harm
But she would not marry not an Indian she said
She thanked me for my offer & I wished that I was dead

Now I'm back among my people & they are kind to me
Although I'm sad with staggers when I drink that tough whiskey
For I've been a white girl's pet, a captive Indian
Shown off & discarded, just a drunk who might have been (chorus)

lyrics & music by Peter La Farge (c) All rights reserved