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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"High Noon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "High Noon"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "High Noon". Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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