Red river valley

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From this valley they say you are going

we will miss your bright eyes and kind smile

for they say you are taking the sunshine

that has brightened our pathways 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 girlfriend who loves you so true.

I've been thinking a long time, my darlin'

of the sweet words you never would say

now, alas, must my fond hopes all so vanish?

for they say you are going away

Do you think of the valley you're leaving

oh, how lonely and sad it will be?

do you think of the fond hearts 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 girlfriend who loves you so true.