Jamaica Farewell

Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop

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

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

Akee rice, salt fish are nice

And the rum is fine any time of 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 turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town



Sounds of laughter every where

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's 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 mountaintop

I look a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop



But I'm said to say, I'm on my way

Won't be back for many a day

My heart is down, my head's turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town