Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo

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Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo

Tune: [Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo]
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LAKOTA -
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo, he.
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, oŋsimala ye yo.
Oyate, yoase zanni ce ciŋpelo,
heya hoyewayelo, he.
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, oŋsimala ye yo.
Oyate, oyase zaŋni ce ciŋpelo,
heya hoyewayelo, he.

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ENGLISH -
Father Wakantanka (God) says come.
Father Wakantanka (God) pity me.
The people want good health,
Saying that, I send a voice.
The people want good health,
Saying that, I send a voice.

Source: Community of Christ Sings #189

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First Line:	Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo
Source:	Lakota prayer song of thanksgiving
Place of Origin:	United States (Lakota)
Language:	Lakota
Copyright:	Public Domain