[Verse 1]
So fare you well, my darlin
So fare you well, my dear
Do not grieve for my long absence
While I am present here

[Verse 2]
Since it is my misfortune
A soldier for to be
So try to live contended
And do not grieve for me

[Verse 3]
She wrung her lily-white hands
And so mournful she did cry
"You've enlisted as a soldier
And in the war you'll die

[Verse 4]
In the battle you'll be wounded
And in the center be slain
It'll burst my hеart asunder
If I never see you again"

[Verse 5]
I'm goin' away tomorrow
To tarry for a whilе
So far from my dear darlin'
It's about 500 mile
[Verse 6]
I hope the time is comin'
When I and you shall meet
With words and looks and kisses
We will each other greet

[Verse 7]
And the cannons are loudly roarin'
And the bullets like showers fall
And the drums and fifes are beatin'
To drown the wounded man's calls

[Verse 8]
Stand steady by your captain
Let bombs and grapeshot fly
Trust in God, your Savior
But keep your powder dry
Trust in God, your Savior
But keep your powder dry