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Chief Joseph's Lament

from Hoop of Life by RainSong

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Written by Terry M. Wildman from the words of Chief Joseph of the Nez Pearce, circa 1890s.

lyrics

CHIEF JOSEPH’S LAMENT (Lyrics)

I will fight no more forever
We are tired we are old
Too many wounded sick and broken
Too many left out in the cold

Creator send your rain to wash the earth
To wash the blood from our hands
That we would be one people
That you would smile on the land
That you would smile on the land

On the trail of desperation
Driven from our fathers’ graves
Empty words—broken promises
Will there be any left to save

Creator send your rain to wash the earth
To wash the blood from our hands
That we would be one people
That you would smile on the land
That you would smile on the land

My heart is heavy for my people
For I know that we must change
A way of life is gone forever
O Great Spirit feel our pain

Creator send your rain to wash the earth
To wash the blood from our hands
That we would be one people
That you would smile on the land
That you would smile on the land

© 2008 Terry M. Wildman

credits

from Hoop of Life, released January 15, 2010
Terry M. Wildman: Vocals, Music, Lyrics, Taylor Acoustic Guitar.
Darlene Wildman: Vocals, Native American Flute
Dave Bleich: Bass Guitar

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RainSong Maricopa, Arizona

Terry and Darlene Wildman are the Grammy Nominated and Nammy Award Winning musical duo RainSong.

We write and record all our own songs and music. A blend of folk and rock with Native American instruments and melodies.

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