(Trad) So fare thee 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
Fare thee well the Prince's landing stage
River Mersey fare thee well
For I'm bound for California
It's a place that you know right well
Yes I'm bound for California
By way of the stormy Cape Horn
But I know that I'll write to you a letter, my love
When I am homeward bound
I have signed on a Yankee clipper ship
'Davy Crockett' is her name
And the captain's name it is Burgess
And they say she's a floating shame
It's my second time with Burgess in the 'Crockett'
And I reckon I know him well
If a man is a sailor he'll get along
If he's not he is sure in hell
Fare thee well to Lower Frederick Street
Anson Terrace and auld Park-ee Lane
For I know it's goin' to be a long long time
Before I see you again
(as sung by The Spinners)