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 wellIf I met your man, who was long and tall
I'd hit his body like a cannon ball
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee wellOne of these days and it won't be long
Call my name and I'll be gone
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee wellI remember one night, a drizzling rain
Round my heart I felt an achin' pain
Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee wellWhen I wore my apron low
Couldn't keep you from my do'
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee wellNow I wear my apron high
Scarcely ever see you passing by
Fare thee well, my honey, fare thee wellNow my apron's up to my chin
You pass my door and you won't come in
Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee wellIf I had listened to what my mama said
I'd be at home in my mama's bed
Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well