High Noon

by Tex Ritter
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Lyrics

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’,

on this, our (Eb7)wed ding day.

Do not for (Fm7)sake me, (Bb7)oh my (Eb)dar

(Cm)lin’.

(G)Wait,

(Bb7)wait a long!

I do not know what fate a waits me.

I on ly (Eb7)know I must be (Ab)brave

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

or lie a (Eb)cow ard,

a cra ven (Eb)cow ard,

or lie a (Eb)cow

ard

(Ab)in

(Bb7)my

(Eb)grave!

(Ab)Oh, to be torn ’twixt love and du ty, (Eb)’spos in’ I lose my fair haired beau ty.

(Ab)Look at the big hand move a long

(Eb)near

in’ high noon.

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

(Abm)I’m not a fraid of death but, oh,

(Eb)what (Edim7)will I (Fm7)do if you (Bb7)leave

(Bb)me?

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’.

You made that (Eb7)prom ise as a (Ab)bride.

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

Al though you’re (Eb)griev in’,

don’t think of (Eb)leav in’

now that I (Eb)need you

(Ab)by (Bb7)my

(Eb)side!

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’,

on this, our (Eb7)wed ding

day.

Do not for (Fm7)sake me, (Bb7)oh my (Eb)dar

(Cm)lin’.

(G)Wait,

(Bb7)wait a long!

I do not know what fate a waits me.

I on ly (Eb7)know I must be (Ab)brave

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

or lie a (Eb)cow ard,

a cra ven (Eb)cow ard,

or lie a (Eb)cow ard (Ab)in (Bb7)my (Eb)grave!

(Ab)Oh, to be torn ’twixt love and du ty, (Eb)’spos in’ I lose my fair haired beau ty.

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

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

(Abm)I’m not a fraid of death but, oh, (Eb)what (Edim7)will I (Fm7)do if you (Bb7)leave

(Bb)me?

Do not for sake me, oh my dar lin’.

You made that (Eb7)prom ise as a (Ab)bride.

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

Al though you’re (Eb)griev in’,

don’t think of (Eb)leav in’

now that I (Eb)need you (Ab)by (Bb7)my (Eb)side!

(Eb)side!

Wait a (Ab)long,

wait a (Eb)long,

wait a (Ab)long,

wait a (Eb)long!

High Noon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "High Noon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “High Noon

Can I play "High Noon" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "High Noon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "High Noon" by Tex Ritter played in?
High Noon is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "High Noon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "High Noon" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "High Noon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "High Noon"?
"High Noon" was originally performed by Tex Ritter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "High Noon"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb7, Bbaug, C, C7, Cm, Eb, +6 more.
Can a complete beginner play "High Noon"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "High Noon" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "High Noon"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "High Noon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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