G C G
On the bank of the river stood running bear, young Indian brave
A D
On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid
G C G
Little white dove was a her name, such a lovely sight to see
D G
But their tribes fought with each other, so their love could never be
Chorus:
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love big as the sky
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love that couldn't die
G C G
He couldn't swim the raging river, 'cause the river was too wide
A D
He couldn't reach the little white dove a waiting on the other side
G C G
In the moonlight he could see her, throwing kisses 'cross the waves
D G
Her little heart was beating faster, waiting for her Indian brave
Chorus:
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love big as the sky
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love that couldn't die
G C G
Running bear dove in the water, little white dove did the same
A D
And they swam out to each other, through the swirling stream they came
G C G
As their hands touched and their lips met, the raging river pulled them down
D G
Now they'll always be together, in their happy hunting ground
Chorus:
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love big as the sky
C G
Running bear loved little white dove
D G
With a love that couldn't die
Chorus:
