Red River Valley

The congregation were led, to the harmonica accompaniment of Janie Elizabeth Warnock Wheeler of Epstein (Milena’s paternal grandmother) by Janie’s siblings and nephew Gregory Warnock Page of Schell. This is a favorite song of the Warnock Wheelers and their parents.

“Red River Valley” (Anglo-American Folk Standard)

From this valley they say you are going.
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile.
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened our path for a while.

Come and sit by my side, if you love me;
Do not hasten to bid me adieu.
But remember the Red River Valley
And the ones who have loved you so true.

As you go to your home by the ocean,
May you never forget those sweet hours
That we spent in the Red River Valley
And the love we exchanged ‘mid the flowers.

Come and sit by my side, if you love me;
Do not hasten to bid me adieu.
But remember the Red River Valley
And the ones who have loved you so true.