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 the man who hates me Or lie a coward a craven coward or lie a coward in my grave Oh to be torn twixt love and duty supposin' I lose my fair haired beauty Look at that big hand move along nearing high noon
He made a vow while in state's prison vowed it would be my life or his I'm not afraid at all of 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 grieving don't think of leaving Now that I need you by my side Wait along wait along wait along wait along