Navajo Johnny Cash

"Navajo" by Johnny Cash, released in 1987, is a country song that reflects on the struggles and resilience of the Navajo people. It addresses themes of identity, heritage, and the impact of modernity on indigenous cultures. The song features Cash's distinctive deep voice and storytelling style, emphasizing cultural pride and endurance. #Country

[Verse 1]
I have seen your colors woven in your blankets
I have heard your names on rivers and on towns
I have seen your turqoise on fine fancy ladies
And the Indian sun is rising instead of going down

[Chorus]
Navajo, Navajo
The people call the people from ten thousand years ago
Navajo, Navajo
From the land of the enchantment Navajo

[Verse 2]
I have seen your redrock canyons out of gallop
I have walked upon your Arizona hills
At crownpoint I watched an artists painting
All the secrets of your past surviving still

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
I have seen your women dress in royal purple
Silver from your hills upon their hands
I don't need a signpost reading reservation
To know the minute I'm on Indian land

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