Ghostdance Lyrics - Nelson

Was the night - I was young 

When my father called for his first born son 

Took me place at his side 

While this great chief raged in the fire light 

We'd reclaim days of old 

If the tribe would do what his dream foretold 

Praying to the vision of the promised land 

Swaying to the rhythm of the drums 

We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka's plan 

When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around 

And their cannons put an end to our holy singin' of 

(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin' 

(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance 

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Hypnotized by my tale 

Generations learn of the Great Betrayal long ago 

At Wounded Knee 

Where our grandfathers bled for what they believed 

Wouldn't buy what they sold - reservation 

Life for our Black Hills gold 

For praying to the vision of the promised land 

Swaying to the rhythm of the drums 

We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka's plan 

The Great Spirit cried when our warriors fell to the hail of 

The blue coat's guns (so we're singin') 

(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance singin' 

(OH) The first cowboys were doing the Ghostdance 

For your soul, for your name 

Many brave men's blood's running through your veins 

Leave your mark - walk with pride 

Live in honor to those who gave their lives 

Ancient hearts are still seeking peace - 

As you sing and dance, so you set them free 

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For praying to the vision of the promised land 

Swaying to the rhythm of the drums 

Pledging your allegiance to Wevoka's plan 

By the marker that stands where our women and children 

Fell to the blue coat's guns (start singin') 

Praying to the vision of the promised land 

Swaying to the rhythm of the drums 

We were pledging our allegiance to Wevoka's plan 

When the shots rang out, there soldiers all around 

And their cannons put an end to our holy singin' of