Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Running Bear Lyrics by Peter Stampfel

Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century in 100 Songs

2021

Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka

[Verse 1]
On the bank of the river
Stood Running Bear, young Indian brave
On the other side of the river
Stood his lovely Indian maid
Little White Dove was her name
Such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other
So their love could never be

[Chorus]
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die

Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka

[Verse 2]
He couldn't swim the raging rivеr
'Cause the river was too widе
Couldn't reach Little White Dove
Waiting on the other side
In the moonlight he could see her
Throwing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster
Waiting there for her brave

[Chorus]
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die

Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Chaka, Hooga-Chaka
Hooga-Hooga-Hooga-Chaka

[Verse 3]
Running Bear jumped in the water
Little White Dove did the same
And they swam to each other
‘Cross the swirling stream they came
As their hands touched and their lips met
The raging river pulled them down
Now they'll always be together
In that happy huntin' ground

[Chorus]
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love big as the sky
Running Bear loved Little White Dove
With a love that couldn't die

About “Running Bear” by Peter Stampfel

Read the complete lyrics to "Running Bear" by Peter Stampfel from the album "Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century in 100 Songs" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Running Bear" is performed by Peter Stampfel. from the album "Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century in 100 Songs" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Running Bear", explore more songs by Peter Stampfel using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Peter Stampfel · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Running Bear" is credited to Peter Stampfel. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Running Bear" appears on "Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century in 100 Songs" in 2021.

Visit the Peter Stampfel artist page at /artist/peter-stampfel for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.