Roy Orbison - Indian Wedding Lyrics






There once was an Indian brave by the name of Yellow Hand
He fell in love with a maiden know as White Sands
They vowed their love would last forever more
Then came the day that they had waited for.

Yellow Hand brought her a golden feather
White Sands said a prayer for good weather
The ceremonial dance grew loud and strong
Then Yellow Hand began their wedding song.

Oooooh Oooooh Oooh Ooooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Tonight, tonight, We will be one
We'll walk in the land of the midnight sun
Oh White Sands, come hold my lonely hand.

Then they left the warmth of the raging fire
And rode into the hills climbing higher
And suddenly the snow came swirling down
They were lost the trail could not be found.

Oooooh Oooooh Oooh Ooooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Tonight, tonight We will be one
We'll walk in the land of the midnight sun
Oh White Sands, Come hold my lonely hand.

They never returned from Paradise
They went to their places in the sky
And the old ones still say when the snowflakes fly
If you'll listen close you'll hear him cry:

Oooooh Oooooh Oooh Ooooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Tonight, tonight We will be one
We'll walk in the land of the midnight sun
Oh White Sands, Come hold my lonely hand.





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  1. b.... s....

    beautiful song

  2. J.... M....

    Takes me back my youthful days in the 60's

  3. k.... .....

    Beautiful side show and just love the song

  4. B.... J....

    I remember hearing this song when I was still young but like a lot of songs never knew that it was Roy Orbison singing it. I think my mother may have been a fan of his and had one of his albums as we weren't allowed to play the music other kids listened to. It's a haunting melody and really showcases his beautiful voice.

  5. A.... V....

    Op welke cd staat deze track ?

  6. j.... ....

    Geweldige plaat, dit nummers is geweldig.

  7. K.... B....

    First heard this when I was 8/9 years old it was a B side I was always told to listen to the B side of a record I fell in love with this song then and still love it now at 51 years old this kind of music will last

  8. J.... J....

    Used to listen to this as a little boy of around 8 or 9 yrs old ☺

  9. A.... m....

    This song shows that Roy Orbison had love for all people and all cultures much love Roy ur a true and loving person and U have been my favourite artist ever since I can remember! I love U Roy and wish I could of seen U in concert and got to meet U!

  10. T.... P....

    Geweldig nummer

  11. J.... n....

    I just discovered this song today.
    Today is a great day

  12. P.... K....

    ..... Excellent.

  13. P.... K....

    ..... Excellent.

  14. C.... M....

    Love this song and first heard it in my Grans being played by my uncle who was a great fan of The Big O and my other Uncle was a great fan of Elvis my Uncles were two great men and not just Uncles but best friends and today down to them my two favourites are Roy and Elvis.

  15. I.... M....

    Beautiful song

  16. j.... ....

    Prachtig nummer over een verdreven volk.

  17. B.... D....

    priceless!

    B.... D....

    Got it in 1 Bill...thanks..........vangelis .

  18. C.... D....

    I cannot believe I have never heard of this song. Fantastic. Love the words and pictures. So glad Roy has celebrated the American Indians in song.

    C.... D....

    Hello Cheryl......it's heart warming...when people like you leave a beautiful comment .
    makes it all worthwhile.....thanks........vangelis .

  19. O.... U....

    GEWELDIGE SONG

    O.... U....

    Hello Oud Rekem.......many thanks......vangelis .

  20. C.... S....

    Happy Anniversary My Darling Leotje 💘💘💘

    C.... S....

    Carol......I AGREE......lol...........vangelis .

  21. p.... ....

    This track has GOT to be one of the greatest ever made - Roy was also one of the most brilliant musicians of all time..I first heard this track - on the original "45" in 1964 - have never heard it since until found it by accident - Its still a brilliant track..tells a wonderful sad story..the Native Americans were - and are - a proud and courageous people - they lived a life that was governed by the Great Spirit and survived for hundreds if not thousands of years before the so called "civilised whites" arrived on the shores of America and brought nothing but sadness pain war disease and tragedy - they deserved so much better..thank you Vangelis for this track - the way its done is..magical - the way the pictures and song "mix" is something rarely seen these days!

    p.... ....

    "Wake up"? - I doubt they ever truly will..tv programmes about the C18th and C19TH distort the "times they're set in" - possibly for "excitement's sake" if nothing else..probably a lot of people swear by what they see and believe it..most of my teachers from the early/mid 1960's wouldnt be able to teach either probably simply because of the way lessons are done now are a million miles removed from the way we were taught then

    p.... ....

    My history teacher was from the late fifties..They got rid of him..Did not care for his way of teaching..He put a light in most of his students..The mind is an open book..So go to your library and get your education as he said there will be a time coming and you will never be taught the truth.. That was the end of his career at our school..My Mom back in the day was an avid reader. That is one thing she taught us...This is what she said "Now go and get the stink off and go and get a good book 2 read.. Her favorites were Charles Dickens and many great novelists..In English class, we got to keep our books.. So needless 2 say when I grew up and married I had a great job. In 1976 we opened a "Hobby Shop." A Train Shop mostly and then we branched out.. It was a lot for me 2 learn. I told my hubby lets bring Thomas The Train into our store as it was so new..He said get one thing..I did I got one of everything..That certainly did help our business as I let the kids play with it at our store Lake City Hobbies. A Mom and Pop store..Still going strong over the years..With the help of family and friends, Mom would walk by the store and toss in a book and would say "Read This.One." Mom is gone now..I learned so much from her. Signing off for now..

    p.... ....

    AWESOME ARTIST TOPS ROY...NO.1...

    p.... ....

    @paul138457 Killing the buffalo was an actual plan to deprive the indians of their food source and starve the tribes to death

    p.... ....

    Been lovin' it since I was 4 yrs old in ,65 . My Dad's ( rip ) favorite . Imagine that.💞

  22. V.... K....

    Beautiful song and use of Indians in it.

    V.... K....

    Thanks Vernon.......appreciate the comment........vangelis .

  23. M.... S....

    i love Roy's music! Have a listen to this new material I just found
    Valley of Flowers
    https://themaninblack.bandcamp.com/

  24. E.... V....

    Heelll mooi nummer

  25. E.... v....

    Mooi ik geniet hier van 😊

    E.... v....

    blij dat je het leuk  ..croaten uit engeland.......vangelis .

  26. M.... L....

    geweldig ! Mooi

    M.... L....

    Bedankt voor de geweldige reactie......vangelis .

  27. S.... B....

    Beautiful song, sung by a beautiful man

    S.... B....

    Hello SONNY....Thanks for your Kind comment.......vangelis .

  28. M.... G....

    Just love this one..Just came across it..So beautiful..Just beautiful by Roy..Love how it is put together the pictures and transitions... Just wonderful ...Thank you..

    M.... G....

    Hello Marlene......it warms the heart to receive comments like this...and in the UK tonight on BBC 4 at 9.30
    a ROY Documentary followed by Black & White concert..and in UK 2018 a R.O. Hologram concert Tour ..
    ALL spreading the word for this LEGEND...thanks for great comment .
    Enjoy the festive season.................vangelis .

  29. L.... L....

    ROY ORBISON "THE KING" IS THE MOST ECLECTIC AND COMPLETE ARTIST OF OUR TIME IN HIS MUSICAL TRAJECTORY.
    THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW WILL BE SURPRISED BY THE MUSICAL WORK WHEN THEY LISTEN.

    L.... L....

    Hello Luciano.....When it comes to Listening and appreciation of the voice ...as you say.nothing can touch the magic that Roy radiates....Pure Quality unequaled by any other singer.....vangelis .

  30. D.... D....

    I don't guess there is anything that Roy can't do well and usually just spectacularly and omg the range of his voice just sends chills up my spine. My first three vinyls were Roy Orbison and I treasure them to this day.

    D.... D....

    Hello Daniel...sorry for delay in responding.....Roy stands alone in this type of singing...other greats attracted a different type of following....who enjoy singing and dancing to their offerings..We listen to Roy and savour the voice and mainly orchestral and vocal backings . one word UNIQUE..thanks for comment.......vangelis .

    D.... D....

    I have a collection of 12 LPs, loaned them to a friend all 12 came back scratched, now unplayable.

  31. d.... b....

    Brilliant song Brilliant singer

    d.... b....

    Hello denis.....we have been blessed with Roy Orbison and his legacy....haveagoodweekend......vangelis

  32. L.... L....

    ROY ORBISON "THE KING" O ARTISTA MAIS ECLÉTICO E COMPLETO DE NOSSO TEMPO NA SUA TRAJETÓRIA MUSICAL.
    QUEM AINDA NÃO CONHECE FICARÁ SURPRESO A CADA OBRA MUSICAL QUE OUVIR.

    L.... L....

    Hello Luciano.......unable to translate but i know it's a great comment...many thanks......vangelis .

    L.... L....

    ROY ORBISON "THE KING" IS THE MOST ECLECTIC AND COMPLETE ARTIST OF OUR TIME IN HIS MUSICAL TRAJECTORY.
    THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW WILL BE SURPRISED BY THE MUSICAL WORK WHEN THEY LISTEN.

    L.... L....

    Hello Luciano...many thanks for this...and a brilliant comment...if only people would delve
    into Roys Legacy they would be stunned at perfection and what they have missed out on
    over the years....haveagoodweek..............vangelis .

  33. J.... S....

    A song from my youth. Thanks for posting.

    J.... S....

    Hello John.......Great songs from our youth John..........vangelis .

  34. N.... 5....

    makes me cry every x. 6-24-17 Harrisburg, Oregon USA

    N.... 5....

    Hello Nenya.....Great songs bring forth tender emotions....aahhh...haveagoodweek.........vangelis .

  35. B.... G....

    been listening to this beautiful song since I was a little kid in the early sixties with my dear departed Dad. this is for you Dad.
    miss you

    B.... G....

    Hello Brent......Great memories of two Goliath's that stood tall above all others
    thanks for comment..............vangelis .

    B.... G....

    Beeeaaauuutiifuulllll

  36. E.... v....

    zo ontzettend mooi nummer zeg prachtig 😊

    E.... v....

    Elly......thanks for your kind comment......vangelis .

  37. N.... 5....

    I cried when I heard this song. They live harsh & wh man made their lives a living hell. Such a loving tribute from Roy 2 them. 03-20-17 Oregon USA

    N.... 5....

    That is so True .Amen and Amen.

  38. R.... C....

    well done brill video

    R.... C....

    Hello Rob.....Many Thanks.for super comment............vangelis .

  39. N.... 5....

    This song is soooo beautiful but I cried...soooo sad, I played it 3 x's already. such sweetness. Yet sad & tragic. 03-04-17 Oregon, USA

    N.... 5....

    Hello Nenya......What an amazing comment from your heart...Superb..it's in my Top 3 of received comments
    What an impact..wow...sorry about the tears...made my week..check out my version of evergreen by roy....vangelis.....6/3/17..n.w.london.england

    N.... 5....

    I did & it hit me hard because my husband & I have been married 50 yr's...it's hard 2 realize he's 72 & I'm 68. I luv Evergreen. If u r who u say u r, I know u thru y'r music ever since I lst heard u bk n the late 80's. U do beautiful wrk. Thank u 4 y'r sweet reply 2 me. I'm 3 kinds of Indian, Apache, Comanche & Cherokee. I've had a wonderful experience of learning my heritage with my cousins & my one aunt. Anyway, thank u. 03-20-17 Harrisburg, Oregon USA

    N.... 5....

    Hello Nenya...it's only me...lol....vangelis879 is only my USERNAME on Y.T....i bought ..only the lonely by Roy...early 60's.....what fabulous names
    the north american indian tribes have....just checked them out...congratulations on 50yrs...
    wishing you both many more happy years together....take care..................vangelis .

  40. N.... 5....

    I love this song. Brought tears. It's so sad. Soooo very sad!!! but very beautiful. 03-04-17 Oregon USA

    N.... 5....

    Hello Nenya.....i have responded up above....my only regret i was not a fly on your wall when you First viewed it........vangelis .

  41. A.... C....

    we all miss you roy but now the angles can wish they had a voice like you

    A.... C....

    Hello Alan....Appreciate the comment.....thanks.....vangelis .

  42. P.... M....

    love this song xxx

    P.... M....

    Hello Pauline...love the song...love the man.....thanks.......vangelis .

  43. M.... M....

    Wastá (good in Sioux) song & video. I sure enjoyed it especially Roy's marvelous voice and fantastic job you did with slide show with excellent pictures. Poor Yellow Hand & White Sand lost. Not as popular as Falling Rock who got lost in the mountain snows, who they are still looking for because you see these signs in the mountains that say "Watch For Falling Rock" (old Indian joke.) Thank you so much for all the work you did posting this video.

    M.... M....

    Hello Mickey.....Comments like yours makes it so worthwhile..firstly finding the right song...trawling the net for decent pictures...then compiling it .
    with transitions etc...can take several days..liked your joke...a joy to share this great man.....many thanks..........vangelis .

    M.... M....

    Your more than welcome, & I figured that you put a lot of work into that, You got talent for that kind of art & great tastes in music. No word for goodbye we say see you later! Ekay Doshdah!

    M.... M....

    You Got it.....Ekay Doshdah..........vangelis .

  44. G.... H....

    this song was played at my nanas funeral, such a wonderful man he was. he had a brilliant voice I cry every time I hear it but only because of good memories. sleep well Roy and sleep well nana xxx

    G.... H....

    Hello Grace....Thats good you have fond memories of Roy..a beautiful song for nana...they are looking down upon us .
    knowing they are being remembered by so many of us......take care............vangelis .

    G.... H....

    vangelis879 thank you so much 😊

  45. G.... H....

    this song gets me everytime absolutely love it thank you soo much Roy and rest in peace ☺

  46. g.... e....

    j adore magnifique chanson

    g.... e....

    Hello gisele.....a super comment much appreciated...thank you...................vangelis .

    g.... e....

    hello vangelis ecoute roy orbison walk on magnifique chanson tu verras tres belle

  47. a.... k....

    Fantastic

    a.... k....

    Hello anne....Thanks for a Fabulous comment....take care..................vangelis .

  48. N.... K....

    brilliant

    N.... K....

    Nick...Roy Orbison....head and shoulders above all others...........vangelis & santa

  49. A.... P....

    beautiful . The greatest voice of all time .

    A.... P....

    Thanks Adrian.....Thats one Peach of a comment.........vangelis .

  50. A.... S....

    This is one of many of my favourite songs ...R.I.P. Roy....

    A.... S....

    Angela......it's good to comment and receive a response in appreciation.....many thanks........vangelis .

  51. V.... H....

    Love this one, the pictures are fantastic xx

    V.... H....

    Gosh Valerie..lol...thanks for the visit...appreciate your kind words......keep well...be happy..............vangelis......{ norman }

  52. E.... T....

    lovely song nice to hear good music

    E.... T....

    Thanks English.....and the good music comes from the established or the greats we have lost...............vangelis .

  53. C.... K....

    Een heerlijk nummer, en dat als b kant.

    C.... K....

    Hello Cor....i apologise..i have no translator...but thank you for your comment............vangelis .

  54. M.... ....

    Very nice slideshow!! Enjoyed it very much, thank you. And that voice from heaven...

    M.... ....

    Thanks MGvideoproductions....what a voice..what a fabulous legacy he left us...and we have the privilege to enjoy it.....................vangelis

  55. t.... k....

    One of my all time favourite songs.Such a great video you have put to-gether.The north American indians were very proud and noble people,persecuted by the so called civilised nations.Thank you for this my friend.

    t.... k....

    +silver fox Hello silver fox....beautiful comments like yours and other reviewers for this man...warms the heart...so much appreciated that Roy has impacted his talent like no other
    on peoples lives..so pleased this video ticked a box for you...............vangelis .

  56. J.... D....

    een stem als geen ander

    J.... D....

    +Johan Danen many thanks for your comment...pleased you enjoyed.......vangelis

  57. B.... G....

    WoW,memories, my Dad would play this over and over and"It's Over"; everything Roy.

    B.... G....

    +Brent Gartside Jr hello Brent...i am pleased Roy imposed beautiful memories ..a voice like no other..a legend
    thanks for comment........vangelis .

    B.... G....

    @vangelis879 thank you..

    B.... G....

    Brent Gartside Jr That's what makes Roy , Buddy and Elvis so hard to listen to anymore.
    RIP. Dad

  58. w.... e....

    possibly the most beautiful song he ever recorded,it could have been a hit in its' own right,but was a b side here in Britain.Roy loved Britain,and the British loved him,he remained a big draw as a live performer here years after the hits dried up.He made a come back with the traveling wilbury's ,most of whom were Brits,such was the esteem he was held in in the u.k.Sadly his latter day success was curtailed by his premature demise,but at least he died on his way up again.R.I.P. Roy,your voice lives on ! ! !

    w.... e....

    Awesome !!

    w.... e....

    +william elliott hello william....thanks for comment...Roy sang so many great songs and commanded orchestral backing too so so many songs
    a pleasure to listen to the voice and an added bonus..Perfection .......vangelis .

    w.... e....

    +Brent Gartside Jr thanks Brent...one word says it all........vangelis .

    w.... e....

    He would have done a lot more fantastic songs as he was surely coming back to the top Mystery girl and California blue being just 2 of the great songs he done just before he died.

  59. J.... C....

    wonderfull song

    J.... C....

    +Jimmy Camilleri Thanks Jimmy..just one of Roys Hidden Gems.........vangelis .

    J.... C....

    +vangelis879 your welcome my friend

  60. A.... 5....

    hi vangelis 879 i love your great video ive been playing this song for years as its the b side of its over .and i never get sick of playing it

    A.... 5....

    +Alby 52 ..Hello Alby…and what a great flip side to…it's over..
    well you keep playing and viewing..don't want you getting unwell do we lol..appreciated the comment……..vangelis

  61. m.... ....

    what a song  so pretty

    m.... ....

    @mrsselieko thank you so much….pleased you enjoyed it……have a nice weekend…….vangelis .

  62. R.... -....

    PERFECTION - i bought my 33 1/3 album with this song on it - still after some 45 years later i still have it - LOVED THIS SONG -

    R.... -....

    @Blake Cavender thanks Blake…one cannot top PERFECTION…i have several of those albums tucked away…but well worn….thanks again……vangelis .

    R.... -....

    The greatest singer of all time.Loved Roy for. 56 years.

  63. M.... ....

    My dear friend VanGelis,

    I never heard 'This Song' from Roy !!  What 'a GREAT Song' and your Video is * STUNNING !!  Big Thumb Up ! *******  Thank you 'for sharing' 

    With Love,
    Marilyn

    M.... ....

    "Indian Wedding" was the B-side of "It's Over".

  64. E.... B....

    So maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaany thanks.
    Roy was always an exceedingly good arranger of his songs. This one is quite unforgettable

    E.... B....

    @Elizabeth Bennet pleeeeeeeeased you enjoyed and thanks for comment and viewing………..vangelis .

  65. W.... B....

    My Wonderful friend ,, you now i love this song
    so it is the best place to say
    Thank you for your support and warm words on my covers
    means so much to me ,,
    Wish you a wonderful weekend :-)
    Greetings Wilma

  66. W.... B....

    A wonderful made video ,,
    and the music of Roy .. i love his voice and music
    thanx for sharing  Vangelis

    W.... B....

    @Wilma B Waterlily Wilma..,thanks for comment and greetings from England…a red rose from me too accompany a few tulips……..vangelis .

    W.... B....

    @vangelis879
    beautiful  Roses and Tulips :-)

  67. a.... ....

    Hi Vangelis,
    That was beautiul. The man himself Roy Orbison ! Thanks for sharing. Big Thump Up & 5*****
    Best egards,
    JP.

    a.... ....

    JP..Thank you for your comment and visit…i really enjoy viewing your site .
    you have a great touch and feel in what you play….take care…………vangelis .

  68. M.... A....

    This was fantastic, awesome & beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you Vangelis!! 

    M.... A....

    in 1 woord ,prachig