Oh a cherokee chief as he dances along

He sings an indian boogie to a white man's song

Singin' he-ho-a-lena sayin' he-ho-a-lena

A singin' he-ho-a-lena oh-oh na-which-a-na-hey



Well he dances over here and he dances over there

He's dancin' with a squaw called Standin' Bear

Singin' he-ho-a-lena...

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Well he dances on a rock and he dances on a hock

But he keeps on shakin' his ol' tomahawk

Singin' he-ho-a-lena...



He sings a little soft and he sings a little loud

And his tom-tom beatin' so big and proud

Singin' he-ho-a-lena...

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Wel he's a Cherokee chief as you all might know

When he sings his boogie singing nuven-yo

Singin' he-ho-a-lena...