I am going far, far away
I am bound for California
And I know that I'll return home some day.
So fare three 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.
When I was singing I wore a plaid shawl.
But now that I'm married
I'll never wear none at all.
Ah! But still I love him
I'll forgive him.
I'll go with him wherever he goes.I have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship.
Davy Crockette is her name
And her Captain's name was Burgess
And they say that she's a floating hell.
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Oh the sun is on the harbour love
And I wish I could remain
For I know that it will be a long, long time
Before I see you again
REPEAT CHORUS
He came up our alley and he whistled me out
But the tail of
his shirt from the trousers hung out.
REPEAT CHORUS
He brought me to an ale-house and he bought me some stout
But before I could drink it, he ordered me out.
REPEAT CHORUS
He borrowed some money to buy me a ring
Then he and the jeweler went off on a fling.
REPEAT CHORUS
There's cakes in the oven, there's cheese on the shelf
If you want any more, you can sing it yourself.
REPEAT CHORUS
