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 lie a coward, a craven coward


Or lie a coward in my grave


 


Oh, to be torn 'twixt love and duty


Supposing I lose my fair haired beauty


Look at that big hand move along


Nearing high noon


 


He made a vow while in state prison


Vowed it would be my life or his and


I'm not afraid of death but oh


What shall I do if you leave me?


 


Do not forsake me, oh my darling


You make 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


(Wait alone, wait alone.)