Fare thee well to you, my own true love I am going far, far away I am bound for California-ay And I know that I'll return some day 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 sailed 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 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