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
And 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
'tweenst love
and duty
S'posin' I lose my
fair-haired beauty
Look at that
big hand
move along
Nearin' high noon
He made a vow
while in state prison
Vowed it would be
my life or his'n
I'm not afraid of
death but oh
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....