Do not forsake me, oh my darling On this our wedding day
Do not forsake me, oh my darling Wait, wait a little
I do not know what fate awaits me I only know I must be brave
For I must face a man who hates me Or lie a coward, a craving coward
Or lie a coward in my plea Oh, to be torn, twixt love and duty's foes
And I'll lose my fair-haired beauty Look, let that big hand move along
Near and high and mean He made a vow while in state's prison
Vowed it'd be my life or his And I'm not afraid of death, but oh
What shall 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