Red River Valley (Version 2, key of C, R. Green Fall '95)
Public domain - full karaoke IMMHA-L343
Credit: Traditional · traditional (c. 1870s; printed 1896)
Origin: Traditional North American folk song; public domain. Typed with handwritten chords, 4/4 time, key of C, marked 'Traditional', page '13', with intro and breaks. Signed 'R. Green Fall '95' (Ron Green).
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_River_Valley_(song)
Lyrics sheet: courtesy of Country Roads Folk Music Camp, Mount Madonna County Park, California (about the camp)
Original scan: from John's songbook (scan to be posted on @IMMHACAL)
Chords as printed on the original song sheet. Chords as handwritten over the typed words.
Intro: G7 / / C / C G7 C From this valley they say you are going G7 We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile C F For they say you are taking the sunshine G7 C That has brightened our pathways awhile C G7 C Come and sit by my side if you love me G7 Do not hasten to bid me adieu C F Just remember the Red River Valley G7 C And the cowboy who loved you so true Break C G7 C I've been thinking a long time, my darling G7 Of the sweet words you never would say C F Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish G7 C For they say you are going away Chorus & break C G7 C Do you think of the valley you're leaving G7 Oh how lonely and how dreary it will be C F Do you think of the kind hearts you're breaking G7 C And the pain you are causing to me Chorus