The Leaving Of Liverpool lyrics

Farewell to Prince`s Landing Stage
River Mersey, fare thee well
I am bound for California
A place I know right well
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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

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
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I have signed on a Yankee Clipper ship
Davy Crockett is her name
And Burgess is the Captain of her
And they say she`s a floating Hell
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I have shipped with Burgess once before
And I think I know him well
If a man`s a seaman, he can get along
If not, then he`s sure in Hell
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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
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Oh the sun is on the harbour, love
And I wish I could remain
For I know it will be a long, long time
Till I see you again
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