Standard (EADGBE)

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 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.

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 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 in Hell.

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.

The ship is in the harbor, love,

and you know I can't remain,

I know it will be a long long time

before I see you again.

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.

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