—Recorded by Alan Lomax 1909
(Fare Thee Well)
If I had wings like Noah's dove
I'd fly the river to the one that I love
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
I had a man, who was long and tall
He moved his body like a cannon ball
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
I remember one evening in the pouring rain
And in my heart there was an aching pain
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Muddy river runs muddy and wild
You can't give a bloody for my unborn child
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Just as sure as the birds fly high above
Life ain't worth living without the one you love
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
tag: Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
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