High Noon (improved version)

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Do not forsake me oh my darlin`
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On this our wedding day—-
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Do not forsake me oh my darlin` wait wait along

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I do not know what fate awaits me
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I only know I must be brave
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And I must face a man who hates me
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Or lie a coward a craven coward
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Or lie a coward in my grave

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Oh to be torn `twixt love and duty
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`Sposin` I lose my fair haired beauty
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Look at that big hand move along nearin`High
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Noon
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He made a vow while in State Prison
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Vowed it would be my life or his`n
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I`m not afraid of death but oh what will I do
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if you leave me

verse 2.

Do not forsake me oh my darlin`
You made that promise as a bride
Do not forsake me oh my darlin`
Altho` you`re grievin` don`t think of leavin`
Now that I need you by my side