Golden Arrow (song)
"Golden Arrow " is popular song published both as an intermezzo two-step and a ballad in 1909. The music was composed by Egbert Van Alstyne, with lyrics added by Harry Williams. The ballad is a love story between the unnamed son of a Chief Arrow-Bow and a maiden named Golden Arrow, both of the Sioux nation in Idaho.
Lyrics
The lyrics as written by Williams:[1]
- Out in the shade of a glade sat a maid,
- With burning cheeks all aglow;
- Eyes black as night, but as bright as the light of any sunset in Idaho:
- For by her side was the pride of a tribe, the son of Chief Arrow-Bow
- And in the ear of his dear, sweet and clear, he whispered low.
- Chorus:
- "My little Golden Arrow I love you
- You've pierced my heart it's true, pretty Sioux, through and through,
- Take me to be your fallen sparrow, do—
- For Golden Arrow my life belongs to you."
- (repeat)
- She then replied "I'm your bride by your side,
- We'll hunt the big buffalo,
- I'll be your dear, never fear, ever near,
- For I'm your Arrow and you're my 'beau'.
- You lead the way where you may from today, for you must guide me, you know."
- "Then I can see we'll agree, come with me," said Arrow-Bow.
- (Chorus)
References
- ^ Williams, "Golden Arrow" (Sheet music).
Bibliography
- Williams, Harry (w.); Van Alstyne, Egbert (m.). "Golden Arrow" (Sheet music). New York: Jerome H. Remick (1909).
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