My dearest friend it’s fare ye well
You slighted me but I wish you well
And never no more your face I’ll see
I wouldn’t hurt you like you hurt me
You caused me to weep you caused me to moan
To be satisfied I never could be
I loved you deep and cared for thee
Oh can’t you shed one tear for me
My dearest friend my harm is done
I hope to meet you in the world above
And when we meet in peace with thee
My dearest friend remember me
Now when I’m dead and I’m laid to rest
Remember the one that loves you best
And as you pass by where I lie
Look on my grave look on and cry
And now we lay him down to rest
Beside the one who loves him best
And as you pass by where he lies
You must sing this song look on and cry
Remember friends as you pass by
As you are once was I
As I am here to be
So get prepared and follow me
My dearest friend it’s fare ye well
You slighted me but I wish you well
And never no more your face I’ll see
I wouldn’t hurt you like you hurt me