Joe Henry – Red River Valley chords

Red River Valley
(arranged by Arlo Guthrie, adapted by Joe Henry and Lisa Hannigan)

G                          From this valley they say you are going
                                        DWe will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile

G                    G7         CFor they say you are taking the sunshine

         D                       GThat has brightened our pathways awhile



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         GCome and sit by my side, if you love me

                        DDo not hasten to bid me adieu

       G          G7        CJust remember the Red River Valley

        D                       GAnd the cowboy who loved you so true



          GI've been thinking a long time, my darling

                                   DOf the sweet words you never would say

       G           G7             CNow, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish

         D                 GFor they say you are going away


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          GThey will bury me where you have wandered

                                   DNear the hills where the daffodils grow

            G             G7        CWhen you're gone from the Red River Valley

      D                        GFor I can't live without you I know


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