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 pathway awhile
Come and sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the one who has loved you so true
For a long time, my darling, I've waited
For the sweet words you never would say
Now, alas, all my fond hopes have vanished
For they say that you're going away
Do you think of the valley you're leaving
Oh, how lonely, how dreary it will be
Do you think of the kind heart you're breaking
And the pain you are causing to me
Come and sit by my side, if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the one who has loved you so true
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 vow we exchanged 'mid the flowers
Come and sit by my side, if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the one who has loved you so true