G                     D           G 
From this valley they say you are going
                                         D 
We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
        G                        C 
For you take with you all of the sunshine
         D                     G 
That has brightened our pathway awhile

Then come sit by my side if you love me
                          D 
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
       G                    C 
Just remember the red river valley
        D                         G 
And the cowboy that's loved you so true

G                  D            G 
For a long time my darling I've waited
                                   D 
For the sweet word you never would say
       G                           C 
Now at last all my fond hopes have vanished
         D                    G 
For they say that you're going away