Jamaica Farewell

Down the way where the night are gay

And the sun shines dearly on the mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop



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

I won't be back for many a day

My heart is down, my heart is turning around

I had to leave a girl in Kingston Town



Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancing girls swing to and fro

I must declare my love too is there

Though I've from Maine to Mexico



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

I won't be back for many a days

My heart is down, my heart is turning around

I had to leave a girl in Kingston Town



Down at the market you can hear

Ladies crying out while on their heads they bear

[Unverified] salt fish on ice and

The rum is fine any time of year



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

I won't be back for many a day

My heart is down, my heart is turning around

I had to leave a girl in Kingston Town



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

I won't be back for many a day

My heart is down, my heart is turning around

I had to leave a girl in Kingston Town