Carmelina
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Fare thee well, my dearest Nancy
For now I must leave you
For across the western ocean
I'm bound for to go
Don't let my long voyage
To trouble and grieve you
For I will return in the spring
As you know
She said, "Like a little sea boy
I'll dress and go with you
In the midst of all dangers
Your health I'll remain
In the cold stormy weather
When the winds are a-blowing
My dear, I'll be ready
To meet your topsail"
"Well, your pretty slender fingers
Can't handle our tackle
Your delicate feet
To our topmast can't go
And your little behind, love
Won't freeze in the wine, love
I would have you at home
When the stormy winds do blow"
So fare thee well, my dearest Nancy
For now I must leave you
All for the West Indies
I'm bound to bear
And though we are parted
My love, be true-hearted
For I will return in the spring
Of the year