Red River Valley

Traditional American

Performed by Tommy Fleming

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 pathways awhile As you go to your home by the ocean Will you ever forget them sweet hours That we spent in the Red River Valley And our love 'midst those sweet-scented 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 man that has loved you so true From this valley they say you are going When you go may your loved one go too Would you leave him behind unprotected When he has loved no other one but you

I promised you, my darling, that never Would one word from my lips cause you pain Now you're going from the Red River Valley And all that's left is desolate rain I've been waiting a long time, my darling For the sweet words you never would say Now alas must my fond hopes all vanish For they say that you're 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 man that has loved you so true 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 man that has loved you so true.