An old one called "Across the Western Ocean" was discovered & recorded by (an American 'song catcher' named) Arthur Smith.

Times are hard and the wages are low;
Amelia, where you bound for?   [This is always 2nd line.]
The Rocky Mountains are my home,
Across the Western Ocean. [Always fourth line]

Beware the packet ships they say; Amelia ...
They'll steal your clothes and stores away, Across...

There's Liverpool Pat and his tarpaulin hat, Amelia ...
And Yankee Jack, the packet rat, Across...

Father and mother, don't you cry, Amelia ...
Sister and brother, say good-bye, Across ....

[Tag] Across the Western Ocean.