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 someday. Chorus: So fare thee well, my own true love, When I return, united we will be. It's not the leaving of Liverpool that's grieving me, But my darling when I think of thee. 2. I'm bound off for California By the way of stormy Cape Horn And I'm bound to write you a letter, love When I am homeward bound 3. I have signed on a Yankee clipper ship; Davy Crockett is her name. And Burgess is the captain of her, And they say she is a floating shame. 4. I have sailed with Burgess once before, And I think I know him well If a man's a sailor he can get along, If not, then he's sure in hell 5. Farewell to lower Frederick Street Ensign Terrace and Park Lane For I think it will be a long, long time Before I see you again 6. 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