Jamaica Farewell

Down the way

Where the nights are gay

And the sun shines daily on a mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop



(chorus)

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 turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town



Sounds of laughter everywhere

And a dancing girl swings to and fro

I must declare my heart is there

Though I've been maine to Mexico



(chorus)

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 turning 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 rhum is fine any time a year



(chorus)

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 turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town



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

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop



(chorus)

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 turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town



Sad to say I'm on my way

Won't be back for many a day

My heart is down

My head is turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town.