From this (C) valley they say you are going.

We will miss your bright eyes and sweet (G7) smile.

For they (C) say you are(C7) taking the (F) sunshine,

That has (G7) brightened our pathways (C) awhile.

Chorus:

Come and (C) sit by my side, if you love me,

Do not hasten to bid me (G7) adieu.

Just rem(C)ember the (C) Red River (F) Valley,

And the (G7) cowboy who loved you so (C) true.

I've been (C) thinking a long time, my darling,

Of the sweet words you never would (G7) say.

Now,(C) alas, must my (C7) fond hopes all (F) vanish,

For they (G7) say you are going (C) away. CHORUS

Won't you (C) think of the valley you are leaving

Or how lonely, how sad it will (G7) be.

Oh think (C) of the fond (C7) heart you're (F) breaking,

And the (G7) grief you are causing (C) me. CHORUS

I have (C) promised you darling that never,

Will a word from my lips cause you (G7) pain,

And my (C) life it will be (C7) yours (F) forever,

If you will (G7) only love me (C) again CHORUS