Nuwadohhiyadu(Peace)- Lyrics


8th Grade (CHEROKEE/NATIVE AMERICAN)

(Flute music with steady beat, cue to share)
Young child: I have learned to be wise. Those who come may be disguised.
All: Those who come may be disguised.
All: Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah Nuh wah. Nu wah doe he yaw duh. Nu wah.
Nuh wah.
Medicine Woman: I’ve heard cries of loneliness. So each day I choose to bless.
All: I will walk the peaceful way.
All: Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah. Nuh wah. Nu wah doe hey yaw duh. Nu wah,
Nuh wah.
Spirited Warrior: Like the warrior I must go, for my people and my soul.
All: For my people and my soul.
All: Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah. Nuh wah. Nu wah doe hey yaw duh. Nu wah,
Nuh wah.
Trail Walker: Though I’ve known some bitter days, I will walk the peaceful way.
All: I will walk the peaceful way.
Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah. Nuh wah. Nu wah doe hey yaw duh. Nu wah, Nuh
wah.
Wise Anasazi: Because I’ve had to live through pain,… lean into joy don’t be afraid.
All: Lean into joy, don’t be afraid.
Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah. Nuh wah. Nu wah doe hey yaw duh. Nu wah, Nuh
wah.
Nuh wah doe he yaw duh. Nuh wah. Nuh wah. Nu wah doe hey yaw duh. Nu wah, Nuh wah.