The Leaving of Liverpool

(Written by Stan Kelly)

1. Farewell to you my own true love, I am going far away

    I am bound for California but I know that I’ll return one day.

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    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 darling when I think of thee.

2. 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 shame.

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3. I have sailed with Burgess twice before and I reckon I know him well

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

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

    For I know it will be some long time, before I see you again.

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