Do not forsake me, oh, my darlin' On this our wedding day Do not forsake me, oh, my darlin' Wait, wait along. I do not know what fate awaits me I only know I must be brave For I must face a man who hates me Or lie a coward, a craven coward Or lie a coward in my grave. Oh, to be torn twixt love and duty Supposin' I lose my fairhaired beauty Look at that big hand move along Nearin' high noon. He made a vow while in state's prison Vowed it would be my life or his'n I'm not afraid of death at all, of what will I do If you leave me do not forsake me oh my darlin'. You made that promise as a bride. Do not forsake me oh my darlin' Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin' Now that I need you by my side. Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along...