Jamaica Farewell

Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines brightly on the mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

Well 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 all my friends in Kingston town

Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancers swaying to and fro

I must declare that my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

Well 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 all my friends in Kingston town

Down at the market you can hear

Ladies cry out while on their head they bear

Ackie rice, salt fish is nice

And the rum is fine every time of year

Well 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 all my friends in Kingston town

Well 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 all my friends in Kingston town