[Verse 1]
Fare thee well, my own true love
Fare thee well, my dear
The ship is awaitin', and the wind blows high
And I am bound away to the sea, Marianne

[Verse 2]
Ten thousand miles away from you
Ten thousand miles or more
The earth will burn, and the sea will freeze
If never may I return to you, Marianne

[Verse 3]
Lobster boilin' in the pot
Bluefish on the hook
The suffering long but it's nothing like
The ache I bear for you my dear, Marianne

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Oh, I wish I had a flask of gin
Sugar here for two
And a great big bowl for to mix it in
I'd pour a drink for you my dear, Marianne
[Outro]
Fare thee well, my own true love
Fare thee well, my dear
The ship is awaitin', and the wind blows high
And I am bound away to the sea, Marianne
And I am bound away to the sea, Marianne