Interpretation von: High kings
Basisaccord: D-Dur Capo 2 –> G-Dur
Hauptinterpret: Jürgen
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Farewell the Prince’s landing stage, River Mersey fare thee well
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I am bound for C. a l. I. f. o. r. n. I. a, A place I know right well
Chorus
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So fare thee well my own true love, And when I return, united we will be
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It’s not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me, But my darling, it’s when I think of thee
I’m off to California Bay, way of the stormy Cape Horn, and I will send you a letter, love, When I am homeward bound
Chorus
I’ve shipped on a Yankee clipper ship, Davy Crockett is her name, and Burgess is the captain of her, And they say that she’s a floating hell
Chorus
Intro Accordeon. Strophe + Chorus
Chorus
I have sailed with Burgess once before, I think I know him well, if a man’s a sailor he will get along, If not then he’s sure in hell
Chorus
Oh the sun is in the harbor, love, and you know I can’t remain, I know it will be a long long time. before I see you again.
Chorus
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So fare thee well my own true love, And when I return, united we will be
| C | F | C | G | C |
It’s not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me, But my darling, it’s when I think of thee
It’s not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me, But my darling, it’s when I think of thee