Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Chorus] So fare thee 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] So fare thee 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 [Verse 3] 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 [Chorus] So fare thee 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 [Verse 4] Oh the ship in the harbour, love And you know I can't remain Oh, you know that it will be a long, long time Before I see you again [Chorus] So fare thee 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 (One more time) [Chorus] So fare thee 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