Farewell, Nancy
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Fare you well, me dearest Nancy
For now I must leave you
All across the western ocean
I'm bound for to go
Don't let me long voyage
To trouble and grieve you
For I will return in the spring
As you know
She says, "Like a little sea boy
I'll dress sa't and go with you
In the midst of all dangers
Your help I'll remain
In the cold stormy weather
When the winds are a-blowing
My dear I'll be ready
To reef your topsail"
"Well your pretty slender fingers
Couldn't handle our tackle
Your delicate feet to our
Topmast can't go
And your little behind, love
Would freeze in the wine, love
I would have you at home
When the stormy winds do blow"
So fare you well, me 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