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The Leaving of Liverpool

Farewell to thee, my own true love,
I am going far away.
I am bound for California,
But I know I’ll return some day.

Chorus

So fare thee well, my own true love,
And when I return united we shall 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 Burgess is the captain of her,
And they say she’s a floating hell.

(Chorus)

Oh the sun is on the harbour wall,
And I wish I could remain.
For I know it will be some long time,
Before I see you again.

(Chorus)