Golden Arrow (song)

"Golden Arrow"

Cover of sheet music, 1909.
Music by Egbert Van Alstyne
Lyrics by Harry Williams
Published 1909
Language English
Form Intermezzo

"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.

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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

  1. ^ Williams, "Golden Arrow" (Sheet music).

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