High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)

by Dimitri Tiomkin

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Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’,

on this, our (F)wed ding

day.

Do not for (C7)sake me, oh my (F)dar

(Dm)lin’.

(A)Wait,

wait a long!

I do not know what fate a waits me.

I on ly (F7)know I must be (Bb)brave

and I must (G#dim7)face a man who (F)hates me,

or lie a (F)cow ard,

a cra ven (F)cow ard,

or lie a (F)cow ard (C7sus)in (C7)my (F)grave!

(Bb)Oh, to be torn ’twixt love and du ty, (F)s’pos in’ I lose my fair haired beau ty.

(Bb)Look at the big hand move a long (F)near in’ high noon.

(Bb)He made a vow while in state’s pris on, (F)vowed it would be my life or his ’n.

(Bbm)I’m not a fraid of death, but oh, (F#dim7)what will I (Bdim)do if you (C)leave

(C)me?

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’.

You made that (F7)prom ise as a (Bb)bride.

Do not for (G#dim7)sake me, oh my (F)dar lin’.

Al though you’re (F)griev in’,

don’t think of (F)leav in’

now that I (F)need you (C7sus)by (C7)my (F)side!

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’,

on this, our (F)wed ding

day.

Do not for (C7)sake me, oh my (F)dar

(Dm)lin’.

(A)Wait,

wait a long!

I do not know what fate a waits me.

I on ly (F7)know I must be (Bb)brave

and I must (G#dim7)face a man who (F)hates me,

or lie a (F)cow ard,

a cra ven (F)cow ard,

or lie a (F)cow ard (C7sus)in (C7)my (F)grave!

(Bb)Oh, to be torn ’twixt love and du ty, (F)s’pos in’ I lose my fair haired beau ty.

(Bb)Look at the big hand move a long (F)near in’ high noon.

(Bb)He made a vow while in state’s pris on, (F)vowed it would be my life or his ’n.

(Bbm)I’m not a fraid of death, but oh, (F#dim7)what will I (Bdim)do if you (C)leave

(C)me?

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’.

You made that (F7)prom ise as a (Bb)bride.

Do not for (G#dim7)sake me, oh my (F)dar lin’.

Al though you’re (F)griev in’,

don’t think of (F)leav in’

now that I (F)need you (C7sus)by (C7)my (F)side!

(F)side!

Wait a (Bb)long,

wait a (F)long,

wait a (Bb)long,

wait a (F)long!

High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) by Dimitri Tiomkin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)” by Dimitri Tiomkin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Dimitri Tiomkin songs work for kids?
Try "MY RIFLE, MY PONY AND ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.