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 (oh, my darling) 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 turned 'twixt love and duty S'posin' I lose my fair haired beauty Look at that big hand move along Near in 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 darlin' (oh, my darling) 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, wait along...