RITTER TEX - "high noon" Tablature

Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 14:54:02 -1000
From: Harlan L Thompson <harlant@hawaii.edu>

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