Jamaica Farewell

Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

But when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

But I'm sad to say I'm on my way

Won't be back for many a day

My heart is down my head is turnin' around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancing girls swaying to and fro

I must declare my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

But I'm sad to say I'm on my way

Won't be back for many a day

My heart is down my head is turnin' around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

Down at the market you can hear ladies

Cry out while on their heads they bear

Ackie rice salt fish are nice

And the rum is good anytime of the year

But I'm sad to say I'm on my way

Won't be back for many a day

My heart is down my head is turnin' around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town