From this valley they say you are goin'
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened my life for 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 cowboy who loves you so true
I've been waiting a long time my darlin'
For the sweet words you never would say
Now all of my fond hopes have vanished
For they say you are going away
Do you think of the valley your leaving
And how lonely and dreary it will be
Do you think of the heart you are breaking
And the pain you are causing to me
I have promised you darling that never
Would words from my lips cause you pain
My life will be yours forever
If only you'll love me again
There could never be such a longing
In the heart of this poor cowboys breast
That now dwells in this heart you are breaking
While I wait in my home in the west
But the coyotes will howl all around me
While so sadly I play my guitar
As I pour out the love I must vanquish
Into the mirage of a star
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 cowboy who loves you so true
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Lyrics submitted by T J Autry.