Other arrangements of The Red River Valley
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Red River Valley" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “The Red River Valley”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Red River Valley" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Red River Valley" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "The Red River Valley" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Red River Valley" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Red River Valley"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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