(traditional)



Please come back to the red river valley

Please come back to our hearts Betty Sue

I'll be here in the red river valley

I'll be waiting my darling for you



Oh my darling I know you are leaving

Though you say it is just for awhile

But my darling you know I'll be grieving 

For the sound of your voice & your smile



I have waited along time my darling

For the word that you never would say

Now I know that my dreams are all ending

For I know you are going away

Far away



Please come back to the red river valley

Please come back to our hearts Betty Sue

I'll be here in the red river valley

I'll be waiting my darling for you

I'll be waiting my darling for you