(Ned Washington - Dimitri Tiomkin)

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 lie a coward, a craven coward, or lie a coward in my grave.

Oh, to be torn twixt love and duty, supposin' I lose my fairhaired beauty
Look at that big hand move along, nearing high noon
He made a vow while in state prison, vowed it would be my life or his'n
I'm not afraid at all, of 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
Wait along, wait alongm wait along, wait along...