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

High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)

Can I play "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" 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 (Do Not Forsake Me)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" by Dimitri Tiomkin played in?
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
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Who composed "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
"High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" was originally performed by Dimitri Tiomkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Dimitri Tiomkin can I play here?
Try "MY RIFLE, MY PONY AND ME", "Rawhide". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
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 (Do Not Forsake Me)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
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