[A]Farewell to you my[D] own true[A] love,
I am going far,far a[E]way,
I am[A] bound for Cali[D]forni[A]a,
And I know that I'll re[E]turn some[A] day.
[Chorus]
So fare thee well my own true love,
When I return united we will be,
Its not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me,
But my darling when I think of thee.
[2]
I have slipped on board a Yankee ship
Davey Crockett is her name,
And her captain it is Burgees,
And they say that she's a floating hell.
[3]
I have sailed with Burgess once before,
And I think I know him well,
If a man's a salor he will get along,
If not then he's sure for hell.
[4]
Oh the sun is in the harbour love,
And I wish I could remain,
For I know it will be a long,long time,
Before I see you again.
[Chorus after each verse]
