A popular song from 1910.
Words and music by H. B. Binner.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Some years ago out in the bad, bad land
There lived an Indian tribe, a mighty band
They were called the crafty Omahas
Brave because they lived my nature’s laws
A big, bold chieftain ruled this tribe
Of warriors filled with haughty pride
‘Twas here a beautiful Indian maiden
“Laughing Eyes” was her name
Received attentions of a white man of sturdy frame
Who one eve by sunset gold
Of his love for her he told
Chorus:
My Indian Princess, My Omaha
The most entrancing I ever saw
Your hair is truly like the black raven’s wing
Your pretty eyes are twinkling
Sparkling like the clearest spring
I’ve come to ask you to share with me
A white man’s wigwam and family tree
I’ll surely do my share to keep on wooing there
When you’re my “Laughing Eyes”, My Omaha
2. And then this maid in voice so sweet repled
Just like all other girls who love confide
I don’t think that I could love you more
Tho’ I never loved a man before
Just promise me that you’ll be true
As other lovers always do
And then this delighted, anxious lover
Drew her close to his breast
And on her rosy lips a kiss then he gently pressed
Then again he sang this song
As they slowly rode along