Fare thee well, love, fare thee well, love
Far away you must go
Take your heart, love, take your heart, love
Will we never meet again no more?

Far across, love, far across, love
O'er the mountains and country wide
Take my heart, love, take my heart, love
No one knows the tears I've cried

So I'll drink today, love, I'll sing to you, love
In pauper's glory, my time I'll bide
No home or ties, love, a restless rover
If I can't have you by my side

Oh come back, love, oh come back, love
The sun and moon refuse to shine
Since I've gone, love, gone away, love
This lonely girl has had no peace of mind

So I'll drink today, love, I'll sing to you, love
In pauper's glory, my time I'll bide
No home or ties, love, a restless rover
If I can't have you by my side

Fare thee well, love, fare thee well, love
Far away you must go
Take my heart, love, take your heart, love
We will never meet again no more
We will never meet again no more