Fare Thee Well

Past the fields and over the water Lives my dear Jenny in poverty's shame I swear one day I'll go back to find her, And tell her I love her and shoulder the blame So fare thee well, it's been good to know you I'll remember your face as you walk through the door So fare thee well, believe me I owe you Sometimes I grieve but I'm grieving no more Jenny I'll come and Jenny I'll keep you Make up the time that we lost as a pair Or get me a job and roll in the clover And make it all right and do my fair share So fare thee well, it's been good to know you I'll remember your face as you walk through the door So fare thee well, believe me I owe you Sometimes I grieve but I'm grieving no more I traveled all year to find me poor Jenny Suffering hardship and loss all the way But find her I did and boys what a wonder To find her in riches and happy and gay So fare thee well, it's been good to know you I'll remember your face as you walk through the door So fare thee well, believe me I owe you Sometimes I grieve but I'm grieving no more She spent no time in mourning her losses Made the most of her escape from me She found someone new who respected her honor So now she is smiling and prosperous and free And she said "So fare thee well, it's been good to know you I'll remember your face as you walk through the door So fare thee well, believe me I owe you Sometimes I grieve but I'm grieving no more I'm grieving no more"