C F
Do not forsake me oh my darling on this our wedding day
Dm G7 C Am E G7
Do not forsake me oh my darling wait wait along
C F A7
I do not know what fate awaits me I only know I must be brave
F C F C
For I must face a man who hates me or die a coward
F C F C Dm G7 C
A craven coward or lie a coward in my grave
F
Oh to be torn betwixt love and duty
C
Supposing I lose my fair haired beauty
F
Look at that big hand move around
C G7
Nearing high noon
F
He made a vow while in state's prison
C
Vowed it would be my life or his'n
F
I'm not afraid of death but oh
C Dm G7
What will I do if you leave me
C
Do not forsake me oh my darling
F A7
You made that promise as a bride
F C
Do not forsake me oh my darling
F C
Although you're grievin'
F C
Don't think of leavin'
F Em Dm F G7 C
Now that I need you by my side
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