If I had wings like Noah's dove I'd fly up the river to the man I love Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well I got a man, and he's long and tall Moves his body like a cannonball Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well When I wore my aprons low I couldn't keep you from my door Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well Now, my apron is to my chin You pass by, but you won't come in Fare thee well, oh honey, fare thee well Then one night it was drizzlin' rain 'Round my heart I felt a pain Fare thee well, oh 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 honey, fare thee well