Smoke Signal - The Band

Went to the movie matinee

To see the blue coats try to get away

From a smoke signal

Above the trees

A smoke signal

Shifting in the breeze

Some folks think it’s make believe

Other folks ain’t so naive

About a smoke signal

Could see it coming

A smoke signal

Hear the drums drumming

You don’t believe what you read in the paper

You can’t believe the stranger at your door

You don’t believe what you hear from your neighbor

Your old neighborhood ain’t even there no more

Indian maid will plant the seed

And cultivate a whole new breed

There’s a smoke signal

Over your head

A smoke signal

You know what it said?

When they’re torn out by the roots

Young brothers join in cahoots

To send a smoke signal

Near and far

A smoke signal

No matter where you are

You don’t believe what they say on the radio

You don’t believe what you see on the video

Living in the shadow of a doubt today

Still waiting for the smoke to clear away

Tried to get in touch with you

Tried to get my message through

By smoke signal

Honey, do ya read me

Smoke signal

Call me if you need me

There you were all in white

Standing out in the broad daylight

Lookin' like a smoke signal

From heaven above

Smoke signal

Oh, my love