The Leaving Of Liverpool Lyrics

The Leaving Of Liverpool lyrics

Farewell to you, my own true love

I am going far, far away

I am bound for California

And I know that I'll return someday



So fare thee well, my own true love

For 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 have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship

Davy Crockett is her name

And her Captain's name was Burgess

And they say that she's a floating hell



So fare thee well, my own true love

For 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



Oh, the sun is on the harbor, love

And I wish that I could remain

For I know that it will be a long, long time

Before I see you again



So fare thee well, my own true love

For 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