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 a man who hates me Or a liar coward A grieving coward Or a liar coward in my grave
Oh to be torn with love and beauty Supposing I lose my fair haired beauty Look at the big hand move along Near in high noon He may live out while in a state prison Proud it will be my life for his I'm not afraid of death at all 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 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