E
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
                     A
On this our wedding day
                          E   A
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
G#m7 F#m7       A  B7
Wait,    wait along
E
I do not know what fate awaits me
                        A
I only know I must be brave
                            E
For I must face a man who hates me
Am         E    Am          E
Or die a coward, a craven coward
Am       G#m F#m A  B7  E
Or die a coward in my grave

 E
Oh, to be torn twixt love and duty

Supposin' I love my fair haired beauty

Look at that big hand movin' round
              B7
Nearin' high noon
    A
He made a vow while in state prison
 E
Said it would be my life or hisn'
 Am
I'm not afraid to die but oh
 E                     F#m  B7
What will I do if you leave me?

 E
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
                             A
You make that promise as a bride
                           E
Do not forsake me, oh my darling
Am                 E     Am                 E
Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin'
Am          G#m  F#m  A  B7  E
Not while I need you by my side

       A           E
Wait along, wait along
      Am           E
Wait along, wait along