Irish sailors ended
up in every European port city, including Liverpool, England.
This
song was popularized by Scottish folksinger Ewan MacColl (1915-1989).
Fare the well to you, my own true love
I am going far away
I am bound for California
But I know that I'll return someday
Chorus
So, fare thee well, my own true love
And when I return, united we will be
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me
But my darlin' when I think of thee.
I have signed on a Yankee sailing ship
"Davy Crockett" is her name
And Burgess is the captain of her
And they say that she's a floating jail
I have sailed with Burgess once before
And I think I know him right well
If a man is a sailor he will get along
But if not then he's surely in hell.
Oh, the sun is on the harbour, love
And I wish I could remain
For I know it will be a long, long time
Before I see you again
