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We're the quiet flow of river

the deafening tumble of waterfall

the wisdom of the elder white owl

the enormous strength of the brown bear

We are the harmonious flight of the swallow

the implacable swoop of golden eagle

the crisp breeze that blows at dawn

the lashing storm that sweeps the plain

Dancing 'round the sacred tree

blood and sweat now soak the ground

We thank you for the gift of life

bless our people Thunderbird

We are the shared ceremonial stone pipe

the solemn smoke preluding war

the healing sand paintings of our tribe

the cold cutting of tomahawk

we are the nimble leap of the squirrel

the silent snake with deadly bite

the lone wolf howling at moon

the wild pack going on the prowl

Dancing 'round the sacred tree

Wearing white we please the spirits

tongues of fire bring ghosts to life

bless our people Thunderbird

Dancing 'round the sacred tree