Kaw-liga
Charley Pride · Live in Canada [Pillar Media] [2006]
(Hank Williams - Fred Rose)
Kaw-Liga was a wooden Indian standin' by the door
He fell in love with an Indian maiden over in the antique store
Kaw-Liga, well, he just stood there and never let it show
So she could never answer yes or no.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head.
He always wore his Sunday feathers and held a tomahawk
The maiden wore her beads and braids and hoped someday he'd talk
Kaw-Liga, well, he stood there as lonely as can be
'Cause his heart was an ol' pine knoty tree.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head.
And then one day a wealthy customer bought the Indian maid
He took her, oh so far away, but ol' Kaw-Liga stayed
Well, he stood there and never let it show
So she could never answer yes or no.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head...
Kaw-Liga was a wooden Indian standin' by the door
He fell in love with an Indian maiden over in the antique store
Kaw-Liga, well, he just stood there and never let it show
So she could never answer yes or no.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head.
He always wore his Sunday feathers and held a tomahawk
The maiden wore her beads and braids and hoped someday he'd talk
Kaw-Liga, well, he stood there as lonely as can be
'Cause his heart was an ol' pine knoty tree.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head.
And then one day a wealthy customer bought the Indian maid
He took her, oh so far away, but ol' Kaw-Liga stayed
Well, he stood there and never let it show
So she could never answer yes or no.
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga, well, he never got a kiss
Poor ol' Kaw-Liga he don't know what he missed
Is it any wonder that his face is red
Kaw-Liga that poor ol' wooden head...
Kaw-liga
Charley Pride's 'Kaw-liga' stands as a testament to his mastery of the honky-tonk and country pop genres, delivered with his signature smooth vocal delivery. Recorded for the 2006 live album 'Live in Canada [Pillar Media] [2006]', this track showcases Pride's ability to blend traditional country storytelling with polished production. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the enduring appeal of his work, which often balanced heartfelt emotion with catchy melodies that defined the late 20th-century country sound. The recording captures the energy of a live performance, highlighting Pride's status as a leading figure in country music during his era.