i ve worked long and i ve worked hard from the sweat of my brow to the glory of heart i ve heard people cry out sweet mercy take the pain from mine eyes and the guilt from my face walk softly indian man unnoticed indian man forgotten indian man rich dirt turns to sand in the life of this he disappeared in the dark of night but still he lerks in the shadows i ve seen him dance in the firelight and fly away like an eagle so sing your praises song them loud as you dare in the celebration of a stolen heir i have no medicine for you your past won t last and your future is doomed so walk softly indian man unnoticed indian man forgotten indian man rich dirt turns to sand in the life of this he disappeared in the dark of night and still he lerks in the shadows i ve seen him dance in the firelight then fly away like an eagle rich dirt turns to sand in the life of this