"Cherokee Maiden" is a Western swing love song written by Cindy Walker. The title comes from a refrain in the chorus:
My little Cherokee Maiden, I love her so.
And though we're far apart,
I know I'll never be tradin' my love for her,
For anybody else's heart.
"Cherokee Maiden" became one of Walker's first hits when it was recorded by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys in 1941 (OKeh 6568).
It has been recorded numerous times since, topping the charts for Merle Haggard in 1976, and winning a Grammy in 2001 for Asleep At The Wheel.
Merle Haggard and The Strangers recorded "Cherokee Maiden" in 1976 (Capitol 4326). It spent 11 weeks on the charts, reaching number one.
Asleep At The Wheel - Cherokee Maiden Lyrics
One night when the moon was bright on a moonlit plain
That is where I met my little Cherokee maid
Memories of our night of love still linger yet
And I know I never will forget
My little Cherokee maiden, I love you so
Even thought we're far apart
I know I'll never be tradin' my love for her
For anybody else's heart
Someday I'll take a trip back to the Cherokee strip
And I'll carry her away with me and
Straight as the arrow flies we'll ride to paradise
My sweet little chickadee, my little Cherokee maiden and me
One night when the moon was bright on a moonlit plain
That is where I met my little Cherokee maid
Memories of our night of love still linger yet
And I know I never will forget
My little Cherokee maiden, I love you so
Even thought we're far apart
I know I'll never be tradin' my love for her
For anybody else's heart
Someday I'll take a trip back to the Cherokee strip
And I'll carry her away with me and
Straight as the arrow flies we'll ride to paradise
My sweet little chickadee, my little Cherokee maiden and me
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