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 die a coward in my grave

Oh to be torn twixt love and duty

Supposing I love my fair haired beauty

Look at that big hand moving round

Nearing high noon

He made a vow while in state prison

Said it would be my life or his

I'm not afraid to die but oh

What will 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

Not while I need you by my side

Wait along wait along

Wait along wait along