I learned to play it on my harmonica when I was a kid probably 45 years ago. But I always favored the Marty Robbins version. Having said that George is probably the last real country and western singer. He’s the best.

I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG WHEN I WAS IN THE ARMY IN WW2. IT VERY INSPIRATIONAL. CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY.

I can not believe that ANYONE hasn't heard this song before.

Gepge Strait is the ONLY artist I've found who sings the correct lyrics, "Come sit by my side ere you leave me." All the others sing, "If you love me." He's heartbroken because she doesn't love him: "For a long time my darling I've waited for the sweet words you never did say" proves this "If you love me" ruins the intended melancholy. Way to go, George! Sing it as it was written.

a music during my high school days, i am now 70 yrs old.

I haven't heard George strait sing this song before.

This was my grandfathers song that he sang to us as kids, his favorite song, we always though at the time, grandpa died 38 years ago, I'm 49 now so I was just a kid. He was a West Texas cowboy/ share cropper, rode for the La Espuela Ranch which is now Spur, Texas. His young wife ran off and left the kids, my mom one of them, they almost starved to death while grandpa was at war, all alone in the hardships of the canyons. What our parents and grandparents and beyond went thru, for us, today, is impossible to really understand. I cant believe I've just heard this from George, its perfect, just like I remember Grandpa Marvin singing it to me, we all owe so much, to those that built our nation.

Best version I've heard. Melancholy, Hank Williams-esque, solid fiddle and steel guitar work and the dulcet voice of George Strait.

Best Rendition of the Red River Valley!

Great rendition by "King" George!

great song no one doesn't better than King George

THE GOLDEN VOICE GEORGE AGAIN...

Many thanks george that beautifull song brought back memories of driving through the texas hill country many years ago , all the best to you and your wonderfull music,dabvid and family in ire;land

Thank you..... Big George sweet voice

good song of the old west

Look at those pretty eyes

VERY BEAUTIFUL. THE SONG N THE SINGER

I think George Strait is Great voice for ever

FOREVER GEORGE......YOU TAKE IT ALL

Thank you thank you George Great voice

The greatest of all time ......G

What a magnificent version.

Magical nostalgic memories!

George, you are awesome.

Chris Isaac and Stevie nicks from his show is the best ever.

I've always loved this song, singing it while playing on my piano. Very nice version.

First time hearing this sweet-sad song sung by the great George Strait. Lost in the lyrics, melody and the voice. Thank you luella812 for this upload.

From "the Horse Whisperer." Thank you for posting this song. Love me some George.

Look how young he is there!

Only a texan could sing the song like that ,fantastic .

I think back to lazy sunny days driving to llano tx ,all was right with the world ,texas is in my mind and this song brings it back. dave in ireland

Surely one of , if not , the best versions of this classic song .

Este clássico country é maravilhoso. E a interpretação do Jeorge Strait ficou excelente.

Nostalgic from my childhood and grandparents who woud sing it from time to time. Tugs my heartstrings.

I heard this song when first time was in the 6 grade elementary of Japan at 1964. It's my favorite !

Excellent cover by a country legend. thnx for the post luella!

I'm Japanese but I like this one

No one sings it like Strait!

A beautiful song well performed by a talented artist , EXCELLENT.

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 Which has brightened our pathways a while. Chorus 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 girl that has loved you so true. I've been thinking a long time, my darling, Of the sweet words you never would say, Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish? For they say you are going away. Won't you think of the valley you're leaving, Oh, how lonely and sad it will be, Just think of the fond heart you're breaking, And the grief you are causing to me. From this valley they say you are going, When you go, may your darling go too? Would you leave her behind unprotected, When she loves no one other than you. 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. I have promised you, darling, that never Will a word from my lips cause you pain, And my life, it will be yours forever, If you only will love me again. They will bury me where you have wandered, Near the hills where the daffodils grow, When you're gone from the Red River valley, For I can't live without you I know.

My ole time favorite song ever

My favorite song.

Love it

Wish I could download this version by George Strait. It's beautiful.

Why can't their be another george strait!

Bom demais

I HAVE A MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK IT IS NUMBER#⃣10 IT HAS THE SONG RED RIVER VALLEY!😍

I heard this in the middle of the night.

I was singing this song to one of my twin granddaughters while rocking her to sleep. I forgot about the baby monitor. When my daughter heard me singing this, she told her father-in-law that she had never heard this song before. He told her what the song was and that she was probably too young to know this song.

So good!

omg i didn't kow he knew that song. god i love him

Many people believe that the song ''Red River Valley'' is about the Red River in Texas. It isn't. It was written in the 1860's by a Metis (Michif) women to her British Lover at the start of the Metis Rebellion in Canada led by Louis Riel. Riel is known as the father of Manitoba and a huge figure in Canadian history. The Red River starts in Minnesota, forms part of the border between Minnesota and North Dakota, and runs 550 miles north and empties into Lake Winnipeg. These are the original lyrics. O consider awhile ere you leave me, do not hasten to bid me adieu, but remember the Red River Valley, and the half-breed that loved you so true. It's a long time, you know, I've been waiting for the words that you never did say, but alas! all my fond hopes have vanished, for they say you are going away. From this valley they say you are going, I shall miss your blue eyes and sweet smile, and you take with you all of the sunshine that has brightened my pathway awhile. So remember the valley, your're leaving, how lonely and dreary 'twill be; Remember the heart you are breaking and be true to your promise to me. 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 its bowers. There could never be such a longing in the heart of a pale maiden's breast as dwells in the heart you are breaking with love for the boy who came west. And the dark maiden's prayer for her love to the Spirit that rules all this world is that the sunshine his pathway may cover and the grief of the Red River Girl. thenewstalkers.com/dowser/group_discuss/3771/history-of-the-song-red-river-valley

lovely

Nostalgia....

good song, good singer, good grief what has happened to are country. Are holesomeness is gone.

He come I never heard of this song? I thought I had all of George's albums!

Essa música está para os EUA assim como Asa branca está para o Brasil. Muito linda!

This song is reminiscent of the Gold Rush

Its on The Horse Whisperer Soundtrack.

I have heard many people sing this. This has robe one of theist.

lol my grannys favorite used to have me play on the organ

''The magic tree house #10 ' - Mary pope osborne を読んでこの歌をやっと知りました。音程は２５年前になんとなくおぼえましたが。

sexy sexy sexy!!!

enjoyed the song . there are others that sang it also the 2 I like, this one and Suzie Bogus

I read a book about this song

van bajuszom, van szakállam,és cowboy kalapom! úszni is tudok! a Dunát már átvittem, a Red Rivert még nem!!!!

Some sing this as a dirge....as we see here.

Isn't it what Prewitt sang in the novel 'From here to eternity'?

Where can I get this song? Or did you do this from the soundtrack?

Where did you find this?

08

When did he do this? Sounds pretty young from here. (2017).

very nice, but i love Marty Robbins version- cheers from SriLanka

I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS ONE. IT IS BEAUTIFUL IS THIS A SINGLE OR WHAT CD IS IT ON. I HAVE TO HAVE IT.

is that chris pratt

wrong lyrics...

Love it