James Sonny - Running Bear guitar tab

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Running Bear

Sung by Sonny James

Written by J. P. Richardson

tabbed by Greg Vaughn

lyrics help from Gene Graham

G C G

On the bank of the river stood Running Bear, young Indian brave

A7 D7

On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid

G C G

Little White Dove was her name, such a lovely sight to see

D7 G

But their tribes fought with each other, so their love could never be

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C G

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

D7 G

With a love big as the sky

C G

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

D7 G

With a love that couldn't die

He couldn't swim the raging river 'cause the river was too wide

He couldn't reach the Little White Dove waiting on the other side

In the moonlight he could see her throwing kisses 'cross the waves

Her little heart was beating faster waiting for her Indian brave

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Running Bear dove in the water, Little White Dove did the same

And they swam out to each other through the swirling stream they came

As their hands touched and their lips met, the raging river pulled them down

Now they'll always be together in their happy hunting ground

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