Ten Thousand Miles (Fare Thee Well)

Song Information

Composer: Traditional

Lyric Author: Traditional

Published: 18th Century

Country of origin: England

General Interest

This song was first recorded in Roxburghe's Ballads in 1710, so it might be even older than 18th Century. It's also known as "Fare Thee Well", and alternative versions called "Turtle Dove" were recorded in the early 20th century.

It tells the tale of a young man leaving his true love, and longing to be reunited.

Here's a link to the Lyric:

Ten Thousand Miles Lyric

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