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.
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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
chorus
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
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 (x2)