from this valley they say you are going
we will miss your bright eyes
and sweet smile
for they say you are taking the sunshine
that brightens our pathway awhile
come and sit by my side if you love me
do not hasten to bid me adieu
but remember the red river valley
and the one who has loved you so true
for a long time my darlin'i've waited
for the sweet words you never would say
now at last
all my fond hopes have vanished
for they say that you're going away
come and sit by my side if you love me
do not hasten to bid me adieu
but remember the red river valley
and the one who has loved you so true
