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The Leaving of Liverpool

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Fare thee well to Prince’s landing stage, River Mersey fare thee well,

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I am bound for California , it’s a place I know right well.

      G7                       F              C              Am           Em                G

So fare thee well, my own true love, when I return united we will be,

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It’s not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me, but my darling, when I think on thee.

I have shipped on a Yankee clipper ship, Davy Crocket is her name

And Burgess is the Captain of her, and they say she’s a floating shame.

Chorus

Yes I’m bound for California , By way of stormy Cape Horn ,

But I know that I’ll write to you a letter me love, when I am homeward bound.

Chorus

It’s me second time with Burgess on the Crocket, and I reckon I know him well,

If a man is a sailor well he’ll get along, if not well he’s sure in hell.

Chorus

Fare thee well to Lower Frederick Street , Anson Terrace and old Park Lane ,

For I know that it’s going to be a long, long time, before I see thee again.

Chorus

Oh the sun is on the harbour love, and I wish I could remain,

For I know it will be a long, long time, until I see you again.

Chorus

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Originally a Merseyside ballad, not unlike a sea shanty.