This song is based on a famous statement by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe in 1879.
Here is one of many historical accounts of Chief Joseph's life available online.
This song is in his songbook Stand Up: https://www.beatinpathpublications.com/MS/MSSU.html
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