Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' 
On this our weddin' 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, 
   ((wait along))