Traditional - Red River Valley lyrics

From this valley they say you are goin' I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For they say you are takin' the sunshine That has brightened our pathway the while Do you think of the valley you're leavin' Oh how lonely and dreary it will be Do you think of the fond heart you're breakin' And the sadness you've cast over me For a long time my dear, I've been waiting For the words that you never would say And alas my poor heart you are breakin' For they tell me you're goin' away 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 love we exchanged mid the 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 one that has loved you so true