I am a Yuchi (Euchee) 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
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
Singing river sing me home
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 now I'm back in my birthplace
Singing river sing me home
Singing river sing me home
I am a Yuchi (Euchee) healer Daughter of the Sun
My five-year walk began and the river sang me home
