Do Not Forsake Me Wait long, I do not know what fate awaits me. I only know I must be brave, and I must face a man who hates me. I'll lie a coward, a craving coward, I'll 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 near in high noon. He made a vow while in state's prison, vowed it would be my life for his, and I'm not afraid of death, but oh, what will I do if you leave me? Do not forsake me, oh my darlin', you made that promise as a bride. Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'. Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin' now that I need you by my side. Wait long, wait long, wait long, wait long.