Other arrangements of The Red River Valley
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Red River Valley" by Traditional American: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Red River Valley”
- What key is "The Red River Valley" by Traditional American played in?
- The Red River Valley is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Red River Valley"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Red River Valley" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Red River Valley"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Red River Valley"?
- "The Red River Valley" was originally performed by Traditional American. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional American can I play here?
- Try "Red River Valley". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Red River Valley" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Red River Valley" by Traditional American. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Red River Valley" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Red River Valley" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.