There we were, living on our island in the sun
  Life was so easy, there was plenty for everyone
  'Long come a white man who saw the milk and honey
  Now we're making due while he's making all the money
  
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee
  Another wheel stops rolling
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee again
  
  There we were, living in our village in the trees
  We were minding our own business,
  We were doing as we please
  'Long came a white man with attitudes and axes
  Now we're doing overtime and paying lots of taxes
  
  (Chorus)
  
  The promises and gifts he brings
  In honor of the songs he sings
  Are tearing us apart
  
  We were pow-wowing to our hearts content
  We had the great spirit, we didn't need a president
  'Long came a white man from the civilised nations
  Now he ain't having second thoughts
  But we've got reservations
  
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee
  Another wheel stops rolling
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee
  Another bell starts tolling
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee
  Another people starts calling
  Oh no, not a Wounded Knee again