The Leaving of Liverpool

Fare thee well to you, my own true love
There were many fare thee wells
I am bound for California
A place that I know right well
So fare the well, my own true love
When I return united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darling when I think of thee
I am bound on a yankee clipper ship
Davy Crockett is her name
And her captain's name it is Burgess
And they say that she's a floating Hell
So fare the well, my own true love
When I return united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darling when I think of thee
I sailed with Burgess once before
And I think I know him well
If a man's a sailor he will get along
If he's not then he's sure in Hell
So fare the well, my own true love
When I return united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darling when I think of thee
The ship is in the harbor, love
And you know I can't remain
I know it will be a long long time
Before I see you again
So fare the well, my own true love
When I return united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darling when I think of thee
So fare the well, my own true love
When I return united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darling when I think of thee