Leaving of Liverpool lyrics

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 thee well, my own true love,

For 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 thee well, my own true love,

For 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

Oh I've 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 to tell

So fare thee well, my own true love,

For 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

Oh the sun is on the harbour, love,

And I wish that I could remain,

For I know that it will be a long, long time,

Before I see you again

So fare thee well, my own true love,

For 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