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) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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)”

Where are the chord symbols for "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" is in Bb.
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)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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.
Does "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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