红河谷的牛仔小伙突然听说他暗恋的姑娘就要离开红河谷了，小伙子恋恋不舍，向心爱的姑娘唱出了这首歌：
From this valley they say you'll be going
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you'll be taking the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway awhile
Come and sit by my side if you'll leave me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And a cowboy who've loved you so true
I have waited a long time, my darling
For those sweet words you never would say
Now, alas, all my fond hopes have vanished
For you say you'll be going away
Come and sit by my side if you'll leave me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And a cowboy who've loved you so true