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