From this valley, they say, you are leaving
We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For you take with you are of the sunshine
That has brightened our path way for 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 has loved you so true

For a long time I'm down and I wake you
For the sweet words you never would say
Now alas, all my fond hopes are vanished?
For they say that you are going away