#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 14:54:02 -1000 From: Harlan L Thompson HIGH NOON- Tex Ritter 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