If I had wings like Noah's dove
I'd fly up the river to the one I love
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Once I had a man, he was long and tall
He moved his body like a cannon ball
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Remember one evening in the drizzling rain
In my my heart I felt an achin' pain
Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well
Once I wore my apron low
Couldn't keep you from my door
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Once I wore my apron to my chin
The door was open but you didn't come in
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well
Sooner or later and it won't be long
You'll call my name and I'll be gone
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee well