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this song is by Roger Chartier
on the Sailor Songs CD

The Leaving of Liverpool 

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

I am bound for Cali – for – ni – a and
I know that I’ll return some-day

So fare thee well, my own true love

For 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

I have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship
Davy Crockett is her name

And her captain’s name is Burgess and they
Say she’s a floating shame
CHORUS

It’s me second trip with Burgess on the Crockett, and
I think I know him well

If a man’s a seaman he’ll get along,
but if not then he’s sure in hell
CHORUS

On the sun is on the harbour, love,
and I wish that I could remain,

For I know that it will be a long, long time,
before I see you again
CHORUS

Lyrics courtesy of www.sailorsongs.com