Red River Valley

From this valley they say you are going I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For they say you are taking the sunshine That has brightened our path for a while Do you think of the valley you're leaving Oh how lonely, how sad it will be. Do you think of the fond heart you're breaking And the grief you are causing to me For a long time my dear I've been waiting For the words that you never would say And alas my poor heart you are breaking For they tell me you're going away 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 love we exchanged mid the flowers. 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 cowboy who loved you so true