Smoke Signal
(Robbie Robertson)

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
A 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 heaven above
Got A Smoke signal
Oh, my love

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