(lyrics are written by Dessa)

From this valley they say you are going
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine,
that has brightened our path way the while.

do you think of the valley youre leaving,
oh how lonely and dreary it will be
do you think of the fond heart youre breaking,
and the sadness youve cast over me.

for a long time my dear ive been waiting,
for the words that you never would say
and alas my poor heart you are breaking,
for they tell me youre going 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 with a power.

come and sit be 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.
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Thanks to (Dessa) for correcting these lyrics. May 17, 2008