Red River Valley (Sherman Valley)
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
(from the CD anthology MOUNTAIN FROLIC - OLD TIMEY CLASSSICS 1925-30)

I can't get a couple of words in the last stanza, where I've put question marks, there is also a little jump of the disc. Please, someone who has this recording to check it. Thanks. R

I've been waiting a long time my darling
For those words you never would say
And alas, my poor heart it is breaking
For they say you are going away

Then consider a while ere you leave me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
But remember the bright Sherman Valley
And the girl who has loved you so true

When you're far, far away from this valley
I will miss your bright eyes and bright smile
You will take away all the sunshine
That has brightend my path for a while

Then consider a while ere you leave me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
But remember the bright Sherman Valley
And the girl who has loved you so true

When you're far, far away from this valley
And think ..???????..(of your dear ones)??? at home
Remember that you left one behind you
That will love you wherever you roam

Then consider a while ere you leave me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
But remember the bright Sherman Valley
And the girl who has loved you so true