[Mett]

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 shame.

Chorus



It’s me second trip with Burgess on the Crocket

And I think I know him well

If a man’s a seaman he’ll get along

But if not then he’s sure in hell.

Chorus.



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