White Girl
I am stunned and I am broken
And 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 splendid 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 town.
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 and there
Until life without my whiskey
I could not bear.
Oh goodbye softly sweet one
It was splendid while it ran
Goodbye my bitter white girl
I'll forget you if I can.
Well when she came to leave me
She took me by the arm
And she said she loved me
And would not do me harm.
But she would not marry
Not an Indian she said
She thanked me for my offer
And I wished that I was dead.
Now I'm back among my people
And 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 and discarded
Just a drunk who might have been
Oh goodbye softly sweet one
It was splendid while it ran
Goodbye my bitter white girl
I'll forget you if I can.
Goodbye my softly sweet one...
It was splendid while it ran
Goodbye my bitter white girl
I'll forget you if I can.
