The Leaving of Liverpool:The Seekers.
Album - A World Of Our Own - 1965.
INTRO:A A7 D A C#m E7 A
#1.
A A7 D A
Farewell to you, my own true love,
C#m F#m E E7
I am going far away.
A A7 D A
I am bound for Cali..forn..i..a,
C#m E A
And I know that I'll return someday.
CHORUS:
E7 D A
So, fare thee well, my own true love,
C#m E7
and when I return, united we will be.
A A7 D A
It's not the leavin' of Liverpool that grieves me,
C#m E7 A
but, my darling, when I think of thee.
#2.
A A7 D A
Oh, the sun is on the harbour now,
C#m F#m E
and I wish I could remain.
A A7 D A
But I know it will be some long time..
C#m E A
before I see you again.
CHORUS:
E7 D A
So, fare thee well, my own true love,
C#m E7
and when I return, united we will be.
A A7 D A
It's not the leavin' of Liverpool that grieves me,
C#m E A
but, my darling, when I think of thee.
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