Leaving of Liverpool

Farewell to you my own true love,
I am going far away.
I am bound for California
And I hope that I'll return someday.

Ch: So fare thee well, my own true love
When I return united we will be.
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that's grieving me,
But my darling when I think of thee.

I have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship
Davy Crockett is her name.
And John Burgess is the captain of her
And they say she's a floating shame.

Chorus

I have shipped 7 years with old Burgess
And I think I know him well.
If a man's a sailor, he can get along
If not, then he's sure in Hell.

Chorus

Farewell to lower Frederick Street
Ensign Terrace and Park Lane
For I think it will be a long, long time
Before I see you again.

Chorus

Oh the sun is on the harbor, love,
And I wish I could remain.
For I know it will be a long, long time
Before I see you again.

Chorus

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