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 die a coward A craven coward or lie a coward in my grave Oh to be torn betwixt love and duty Supposing I lose my fair haired beauty Look at that big hand move around Nearing 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 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