The Leaving Of Liverpool (Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love )
Here is another good one off ot the Gaelic Storm album...C F C
Farewell to Prince's Landing Stage
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River Mersey, fare thee well
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I am bound for Califor – n – I – ay
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A place I know right wellG F C
Chorus: So fare thee well, my own true love
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When I return united we will be
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It's not the leaving of Liverpool that's grieving me
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But my darling when I think of theeC F C
I'm bound off for Califor – n – I – ay
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By the way of stormy Cape Horn
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And I'm bound to write you a letter, love
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When I am homeward bound Chorus:C F C
I have signed on a Yankee Clipper ship
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Davy Crockett is her name
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And Burgess is the Captain of her
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And they say she's a floating shame Chorus:C F C
I have shipped with Burgess once before
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And I think I know him well
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If a man's a sailor, he can get along
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If not, then he's sure in Hell Chorus:C F C
Farewell to lower Frederick Street
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Ensign Terrace and Park Lane
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For I think it will be a long, long time
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Before I see you again Chorus:C F C
Oh the sun is on the harbour, love
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And I wish I could remain
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For I know that it will be a long, long time
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