TECUMSEH DEATH SONG lyrics
based on the words of Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee People

from my tribe I take nothing
I make my own fate
when your time comes to die
let thou not be late

not like those who fear of death
every single night
sing your death song brave and strong
as you step into light

sing your death song like a hero
who has nothing left
but the soul that made the man
who lives after death

so when you rise up in morning
give thanks for your life
it's your own fault if you can not
and go under the knife

we are but a moment here
so let us form one heart one hand
to protect our fathers' graves
and defend our land

when legends die the dreams will end
and greatness is no more
and shall fly beyond the moon
and we shall not make war

I have made me what I am
and journeyed far and wide
and now I travel as I can
across the great divide

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