This song was first released on the poems, prayers and promises album. it is the only album it has been released on.

I, i was a red man
I was proud, i was strong
You were the white man
And you stole away my home

Now i am a wooden indian
Painted dreams inside my head
Times a where you bring me down
And make you wish i was dead

Na na na

I, i was a red man
In my passing made no sound
You were the white man
And you drove me in the ground

Now i am a wooden indian
Standing silent in the rain
Swear with my grandfather's father
We're going to rise again

Na na na

I, i was a red man
I was proud, i was strong
You were the white man
And you stole away my home

Now i am a wooden indian
Standing silent in the rain
Swear with my grandfather's father
We're going to rise again

Words and music by john denver