Version 1 1. Fare thee well to you my own true love I am going far away I am bound for California But I know that I'll return someday. Refrain: So fare thee well my own true love And when I return united we will be It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me. 2. But darling when I think of thee I have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship Davey Crockett is her name And Burgess is the captain of her And they say she's a floating hell. Refrain: 3. Now the sun is on the Harbor love And I wish I could remain For I know it will be a long long time Before I will see you again. Refrain:

Version 2 1. Farewell to Prince's Landing Stage River Mersey, fare thee well I am bound for California A place I know right well. Refrain: So fare thee well, my own true love When I return united we will be It's not the leaving of Liverpool that's grieving me But my darling when I think of thee. 2. I'm bound off for California By the way of stormy Cape Horn And I'm bound to write you a letter, love When I am homeward bound. Refrain: 3. I have signed on a Yankee Clipper ship Davy Crockett is her name And Burgess is the Captain of her And they say she's a floating Hell. Refrain: 4. I have shipped with Burgess once before And I think I know him well If a man's a seaman, he can get along If not, then he's sure in Hell. Refrain: 5. Farewell to lower Frederick Street Ensign Terrace and Park Lane For I think it will be a long, long time Refrain: 6. And I wish I could remain For I know it will be a long, long time Till I see you again. Refrain:

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