High Noon
Dimitri Tiomkin
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Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' On this, our weddin' day Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' Wait, wait along I do not know what fate awaits me I only know I must be brave And I must face a man who hates me Or lie a coward, a craven coward Or lie a coward in my grave Oh, to be torn 'twixt love and duty S'posin' I lose my fair-haired beauty Look at that big hand move along Nearin' high noon He made a vow while in state prison Vowed it would be my life or his'n I'm not afraid of death but oh What will I do if you leave me? Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' You made that promise as a bride Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' Although you're grievin', don't think of leavin' Now that I need you by my side Wait along, (wait along) wait along Wait along, wait along (Wait along, wait along, wait along, wait along)
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Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKIN, NED WASHINGTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PATTI WASHINGTON MUSIC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)" was written by Dimitri Tiomkin, a Russian-born American film composer and conductor, with lyrics by Ned Washington.
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Oscar WinningThe song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1952.
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Film IdentityThis song is famously identified with the classic American western movie "High Noon" and is used as a recurring musical theme throughout the film.
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Singer RecognitionAmerican singer and actor Tex Ritter, the father of actor John Ritter, performed the song in the film.
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Historical RelevanceThis song is historically significant because it was one of very few songs from western films to become a commercial hit.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics are written from the perspective of the film's main character, a Marshal who is facing his own mortality, creating a deep emotional connection with listeners.
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Record BreakerUpon release, it sold over a million copies, breaking records for a single from a Western film.
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TimelessnessIn 2001, the song was inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, stamping its timelessness and influence.
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Cultural ImpactThe song became popular not just in the United States, but also worldwide, and has been covered by various artists of many different nationalities and musical genres.
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Chart PositionThough not initially a chart hit, Frankie Laine's version of the song reached number 7 on the UK singles chart when it was re-released in 1955.
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TV RecognitionThe opening line of the song was also the sign off line for CBS reporter Fred Graham, further embedding it into popular culture.
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LegacyEven though it's been nearly 7 decades since its initial release, "High Noon" remains a classic piece of film and music history, and is still widely recognized today.
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