If I had wings like Norah's dove
I'd fly up the river to the one I love
Fare thee well, oh my honey, fare thee well

I've got a man, he's long and tall
Moves his body like a cannon ball
Fare thee well, oh my honey, fare thee well

One of these days and it won't be long
Call my name and I'll be gone
Fare thee well, oh my honey, fare thee well

I remember one night, a drizzling rain
Round my heart I felt a pain
Fare thee well, oh my honey, fare thee well

If I had listened to what my mama said
I'd be at home in my mama's bed
Fare thee well, oh my honey, fare thee well