From this valley they say you are leaving We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For you take with you all of the sunshine That has brightened our pathway a while Then come sit by my side if you love me Do not hasten to bid me adieu Just remember the Red River valley And the cowboy that's loved you so true For a long time, my darlin', I've waited For the sweet words you never would say Now at last all my fond hopes have vanished For they say that you're going away Then come sit by my side if you love me Do not hasten to bid me adieu Just remember the Red River valley And the cowboy that's loved you so true
![Harry McClintock - Red River Valley [1928].](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rn-fl2mnOus/mqdefault.jpg)
From this valley they say you are leaving
We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For you take with you all of the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway a while
Then come sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River valley
And the cowboy that's loved you so true
For a long time, my darlin', I've waited
For the sweet words you never would say
Now at last all my fond hopes have vanished
For they say that you're going away
Then come sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River valley
And the cowboy that's loved you so true
I can't wait for the day I can sing this to my future daughter. Hopefully, one day
Well done indeed.