Adrian Roman & DreamCatcher

Clink on the link to hear the "Chief" sing his original song. The Essence of Tall Bear

This is an original song for the ladies. Movement of Life

Here is my rendition of Ritchie Valens's "We Belong Together"

by Adrian Roman

Tall Bear is a song about an Indian boy growing up during the 1950’s in Oklahoma. Angered by widespread prejudice he is forced to fight for survival and wounded pride.  Tall Bear speaks to and for thousands of Indian children  who faced and managed to overcome similar problems.

Stirred by a vision and  vivid imagination he invents an invincible warrior named Tall Bear. Tall Bear is cocky - assertive with an attitude. He is ready to fight anyone at the drop of a hat and WIN.

When the B.I.A. (Bureau of Indian Affairs) Relocation Program promises the family a new and wonderful life in a faraway city, the young Indian teenager is reluctant to leave his homeland. In an alien city the family unit is fragmented and divided; some members are plagued by alcoholism. Without roots the teen struggles in the multi-ethnic melting pot.

Eventually he experiences success thru martial arts and music; in the process his heart is mended. He begins to listen more closely to his elders  rediscovering his Native American heritage and culture. After many years he becomes a leader of men.

Following the vision of his youth he is transformed from boy to Tall Bear and then the Eagle.

Tall Bear Lyric by Adrian Roman                     Key Am

Arrangement by Pat Wick & Ronnie Ray 

Born in what seemed the wrong time and place,

I grew angry when others, trashed my race

Searching for identity and friends who’d care

I envisioned the Native warrior, Tall Bear.

He’s a mighty warrior / brave and strong

Few could challenge / most who did were wrong

Badly advised they’d foolishly risk

The thunder and lightening in his fists

 (Release)

Friends were few and silent / at the door was the B.I.A. 

Threatening Choctaws lives / we had to leave that day

They tried to steal 0ur thunder / mistreated and harassed  

We was forced to leave our homeland / Torn from a noble past

Short Turn Around:

Tall Bear knew I needed / to mend inside

For me to search beyond avenging pride

My Medicine man danced / Falammichi

He restored my spirit, and power-Hear ME

When the young man’s ready, let the elder teach

Many winters pass, the warrior becomes a Chief

He didn’t have to say it, still I believe

Tall Bear can relate, he’d been like me

 (Chorus)

There's a fire burning / raging out of control

Trouble all around/ you better search your soul

Falammichi, Falammichi

What a man can't know / the Eagle sees 

Solo break 

 (Chorus)

There's a fire burning / raging out of control

Trouble all around/ you better search your soul

Falammichi, Falammichi

What a man can't know / the Eagle sees

Falammichi, Falammichi

What a man can't know / the Eagle sees 

Vamp out

Gonna tell my story, before I die

Tell the world the White man /all he does is lie

I’m the Chief and elder and I speak the truth

Gonna tell my story, before I die

Gonna look the White man Square in the eye

I’m the Chief and elder and I speak the truth

Falamichi, Falamichi Falammichi

What a man can't know/ the Eagle sees (Repete, fade)

(Nana-ka Hatak ut Ikit Hano  Onsi ut Pisa)

INTRO  A1, A2, B, C, A3, A4, B, D(coda)