Red River Valley

From this valley they say you are leaving

We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile

For they say you are taking the sunshine

That has brightened our pathway a while

Come and sit by my side, if you love me

Do not hasten to bid me adieu

Just remember the Red River Valley

And the one who has loved you so true

For a long time, my darling, 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

Do you think of the valley you're leaving?

Oh, how lonely, how drear it will be

Do you think of the kind heart you're breaking

And the pain you are causing to me?

Come and sit by my side, if you love me

Do not hasten to bid me adieu

Just remember the Red River Valley

And the one who has loved you so true

As you go to your home by the ocean

May you never forget those sweet hours

That we spent in the Red River Valley

And the vows we exchanged 'mid the bowers

Come and sit by my side, if you love me

Do not hasten to bid me adieu

Just remember the Red River Valley

And the one who has loved you so true

• Artist:Suzy Bogguss
• Album:American Folk Songbook