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.
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 betwixt love and duty
S’posing 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 darling,
You made that promise as a bride.
Do not forsake me oh my darling, 
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, wait along, 
wait along, wait along, wait along.