Lyrics Billy Walker

Billy Walker

High Noon (do Not Forsake Me)

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 fair haired 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

I'm not afraid 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

Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along