From this valley, they say, you are leaving I shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile 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 But remember the red river valley And the cowboy who loved you so true I’ve been thinking a long time, my darlin’ Of the sweet words you never would say Now, alas, all my fond hopes must vanish They say you are 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 cowboy who loved you so true