red river valley

from this valley they say you are leaving

i will miss your brown eyes and sweet smile

for you take with you all of the sunshine

that lightened my way for a while

come and sit by my side if you love me

do not hasten to bid me adieu

and remember the red river valley

and the boy who has loved you so true

always think of the valley you're leavin'

oh

how lonesome and sad it will be

and then think of the fond heart you're breaking

and the grief you are bringing to me

come and sit by my side if you love me

do not hasten to bid me adieu

and remember the red river valley

and the boy who has loved you so true.