Do not forsake me, oh my darlin’
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 lie a coward A craven coward
Or lie a coward in my grave!

Oh, to be torn ’twixt love and duty
’sposin’ I lose my fair-haired beauty
Look at that big hand move along near 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 darlin’
You made that promise as a bride
Do not forsake me, oh my darlin’
Altho’ you’re grievin’ don’t think of leavin’
Now that I need you by my side!

Wait along wait along wait along!