The Leaving of Liverpool

Farewell to you my own true love

I am going far away

I am bound for California

And I know that I'll return some day

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

Oh the sun is on the harbour love

And I wish I could remain

But I know it will be some long time

Before I see you again

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