Red River Valley (for Grandma)

From this valley they say you are leaving
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway a while
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 loved you so true
For a long time my darling I've waited
For the sweet words you never did say
Now at last my fond hopes have vanished
For they say you are going away
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 loved you so true
You know, grandma told me a story once
about when she had broken up with her boyfriend Willie
And Uncle Roland came and got out his guitar
He sat down and sang her this song
So here it is one more time for you grandma
For you have gone and taken away our sunshine
But we'll meet again
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 ones who still love you so true