I am a man of constant sorrow
I've seen troubles all my day
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was born and raised
For six long years I've been in trouble
No pleasure here on earth I've found
For in this world I'm bound to ramble
I have no friends to help me now.
Its fare you well my own true lover
I never expect to see you again
For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad
Perhaps I'll die upon this train
Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger
My face they'll never see no more
But there is one promise that is given
I'll meet you on that golden shore
I've seen troubles all my day
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was born and raised
For six long years I've been in trouble
No pleasure here on earth I've found
For in this world I'm bound to ramble
I have no friends to help me now.
Its fare you well my own true lover
I never expect to see you again
For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad
Perhaps I'll die upon this train
Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger
My face they'll never see no more
But there is one promise that is given
I'll meet you on that golden shore