The Red River Valley

by Traditional American
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Lyrics

From this (F)val ley they say you are go ing.

I will miss your bright eyes and sweet (Gm7)smile.

For they (F)say you are tak ing the (Bb)sun shine

(Bdim)that has (C)bright ened our path way a (F)while.

Come and (F)sit by my side if you love me.

Do not hast en to bid me a (C)dieu.

Just re (F)mem ber the Red Riv er (Bb)Val ley,

(Bdim)and the (C)ho bo that loved you so (F)true.

(CN.C.)For a (F)long time my dear, I’ve been wait ing

for those words that you nev er would (Gm7)say.

But at (F)last all my fond hopes have (Bb)van ished,

(Bdim)for they (C)say you are go ing a (F)way.

Come and (F)sit by my side if you love me.

Do not hast en to bid me a (C)dieu.

Just re (F)mem ber the Red Riv er (Bb)Val ley,

(Bdim)and the (C)ho bo that loved you so (F)true.

(CN.C.)Won’t you (F)true.

The Red River Valley by Traditional American

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Red River Valley

What key is "The Red River Valley" in?
"The Red River Valley" by Traditional American is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
Is "The Red River Valley" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Red River Valley" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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