Jamaica Farewell lyrics

Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop

I took a trip on a sailing ship

But 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 spinning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancing girls swinging 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 is spinning 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

Ackee, rice, saltfish are nice

And the rum is good 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 spinning 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 spinning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town