Singing River

Singing River – Linda McRae – 3:51

I am a Yuchi healer Daughter of the Sun
Woman with the Dancing Eyes born above the Shoulder Bone
Of the Tennessee River valley where I was taken from the shoal
My five-year walk began and the river sang me home

One day in May we were forced to leave never to return
The spirits were defenseless against “shiny buttons” thirst
With a metal tag numbered 59 they stole my dignity
The one thing I missed most their rivers did not sing

Singing river sing me home
Singing river sing me home

I slipped away one morning I prayed with every step
Great spirit if you’ll guide me I’ll be forever in your debt
On the dark path of the Devil’s Backbone please give my feet wings
As I retrace my steps cross the trail of tears I’ll hear my river sing

CH

Somewhere cross the river there’s a voice so pure and true
If you can hear her you’re one of a chosen few
All things shall pass on earth only the stones remain
My five-year walk began I’m back in my birthplace

Singing river sing me home
Singing river sing me home

I am a Yuchi healer Daughter of the Sun
My five-year walk began and the river sang me home