Do not forsake me, oh my darling
On this our wedding day
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
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 a liar coward
A grieving coward
Or a liar coward in my grave
Oh to be torn with 'twixt love an' duty
Supposing I lose my fair-haired beauty
Look at that big hand move along
Nearing high noon
He made a vow while in a state prison
Vowed it would be my life for his an',
I'm not afraid of death but, Oh, what shall I do
if you leave me?
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
You made that promise as a bride
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
Although you're grieving
Don't think of leaving
Now that I need you by my side
Wait along, (Wait along)
Wait along.
Wait along. (Wait along...)