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