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 to is there

Tough 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 day

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

Ackee rice, 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