Nat “King” Cole

Released: March 1, 1960

Songwriter: Joe Bushkin Johnny Burke

[Verse 1]
Kiss, you say and I kiss you
Go, I go but I miss you
You've got the Indian sign on me
The Indian sign on me

[Verse 2]
Smile, and boy, I'm in stiches
Frown, I'm down in the ditches
My friends and relatives all agree
You've got the Indian, Wild West Indian
The Indian sign on me

[Bridge]
I bluff and bluster, blow and bleat
To prove each move is mine
But I'm like Custer, I can't beat
That old Indian sign

[Verse 3]
Wink, I babble and bubble
Call, I'm there on the double
You've got me dreaming you'll take my name
And live in the same teepee
With two little Indians, three little Indians
Four little Indians, gee!
You've got the Indian sign on me

[Outro]
You've got me dreaming you'll take my name
And live in the same teepee
With two little Indians, three little Indians
Four little Indians, gee!
You've got the Indian sign on me

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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