GRGR(5) - Cherokee and bebop

[Paul Mackin]

>From Michael A. 
I have only heard "Cherokee" as an instrumental improv, never sung.  Does
anyone know the words?  

The words are in Steven Weisenburger's A Gravity's Rainbow Companion.

Sweet indian maiden,
Since I first met you,
I can't forget you--
Cherokee sweetheart.

Child of the Prairie,
Your love keeps calling,
My heart enthralling--
Cherokee.

Dreams of summertime,
Of lover-time gone by,
Throng my memory--

So Tenderly, I sigh!

My sweet indian maiden,
One day I'll hold you,
In my arms fold your--
Cherokee! Cherokee!

			Paul M.