Spring of March or April 1969 Ollie Self taught Charlie Jones an Indian story teller this song Fallen Leaf. He did not sing the whole song. I have just the recording of him singing it so this is what he sung. William Ollie Self was born Dec 25 1899 in Long Creek-Indian Territory which is now Choctaw County, Oklahoma. He was 1/8 Choctaw Indian. Falling Leaf Far across the rolling prairie where the dwells and noble flight, Came to bless their home in Autumn and her name was Falling Leaf. Falling Leaf, the breezes whispers spirits of an early flight, Came to bless their home in autumn and her name was Falling Leafs. One "oh shit" He thought he messed up so he stopped singing. Nice to have found the words to this song. Thanks, JoLynn Self - Choctaw County Oklahoma
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