The Emancipation Car :: :: University of Virginia Library

Come all my brethren now draw near—
Good-bye, Good-bye.
My resolution you shall hear,
I'll soon be on my way.
Last night I heard some spirit say,
Good-bye, Good-bye,
'Tis time to go to Canada,
I'll soon be on my way.

First Voice—
I'm bound to run all night,

Second Voice—
I'm bound to sleep all day,
Let the wind blow high,
Come wet or dry,
I'm bound for Canada.

I've served my time, my cup is full,
Good-bye, Good-bye;

Now I must see old Johnny Bull,
I'll soon be on my way.
When master blows his negro horn,
Good-bye, Good-bye,
He'll find this “darkie” out and gone,
I'll soon be on my way.

I'm bound to run all night,
I'm bound to sleep all day,
Let the wind blow high,
Come wet or dry,
I'm bound for Canada.

When I get on the other shore,
Good-bye, Good-bye,
I'll be a man for evermore,
I'll soon be on my way.
When master comes to look for me,
Good-bye, Good-bye,
He'll find me where “all men are free,”
I'll soon be on my way.

I'm bound to run all night,
I'm bound to sleep all day,
Let the wind blow high,
Come wet or dry,
I'm bound for Canada.

(A voice is heard in a low but distinct tone from the kitchen cellar, uttered by an old house servant.)

“If you get there before I do,”

Good-bye, Good-bye.
“Look out for me I'm coming too,”
I'll soon be on my way.
I have a son that's gone before;
Good-bye, Good-bye,
And I will meet him on that shore,
I'll soon be on my way.

I'm bound to run all night,
I'm bound to sleep all day,
Let the wind blow high,
Come wet or dry,
I'm bound for Canada;