G           D7             G
From this valley they say you are leaving
                                         D7
We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
         G                G7      C
For you take with you all of the sunshine
         D7                      G
That has brightened our pathway awhile

          G         D7           G
Then come sit by my side if you love me
                         D7
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
      G           G7         C
Just remember the Red River Valley
          D7                      G
And the cowboy that loved you so true

       G             D7           G
For a long time, my darlin, I've waited,
                                    D7
For the sweet words you never would say
         G             G7             C
Now, at last, all my fond hopes have vanished
         D7                     G
For they say that you're going away

          G          D7           G
Then come sit by my side if you love me
                         D7
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
       G          G7         C
Just remember the Red River Valley
          D7                       G
And the cowboy that's loved you so true