On the banks of the river stood Runnin' Bear, young Indian brave
On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid
Little White Dove was-a her name, such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other so their love could never be

Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love as big as the sky
Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die

He couldn't swim the raging river 'cause the river it was too wide
He couldn't reach Little White Dove, waiting there on the other side
In the moonlight he could see her blowing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster, waiting there for her brave

Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love as big as the sky
Yes, Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die

Runnin' Bear dove in the water, Little White Dove she did the same
And they swam out to each other through the swirling stream they came
Now their hands touched and their lips met, the swirling river it pulled them down
Now they'll always be together in that happy hunting ground

Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love as big as the sky
Yes, Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die