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 Blood and sweat now soak the ground We thank you for the gift of life Bless our people, Thunderbird Dancing 'round the sacred tree Blood and sweat now soak the ground Visions guide us into war Save our people, Sitting Bull Wearing white we please the spirits Tongues of fire bring ghosts to life Bless our people Thunderbird Dancing 'round the sacred tree Blood and sweat now soak the ground We thank you for the gift of life Bless our people, Thunderbird Dancing 'round the sacred tree Blood and sweat now soak the ground Visions guide us into war Save our people, Sitting Bull Bless our people Thunderbird