I've raised ale with soldiers and dined with gentlemen Knew many a sailor made many a friend I've known good preachers farmers and magistrates Lawyers and ladies surveyors and slaves But the best man I know is a Crow With skin as red as clay Some warned me not to trust him Cuz they don't understand his ways But he gives his word and keeps it Only hunts it if he needs it When he speaks his heart he means it The best man I know is a Crow Every heart is darkened the scriptures are surely true But my friend the Indian is the best I ever knew He's not concerned with wealth and empty earthen gain His heart is with his people and the honor of his name The best man I know is a Crow With skin as red as clay Some warned me not to trust him Cuz they don't understand his ways But he gives his word and keeps it Only hunts it if he needs it When he speaks his heart he means it The best man I know is a Crow The best man I know is a redskin With feathers in his hair The best man I know is a savage But I ain't found no savage there Gives his word and keeps it Only hunts it if he needs it When he speaks his heart he means it The best man I know is a Crow