Jamaica Farewell lyrics

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

Refrain:

      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 you can hear

And the dancing girls sway to and fro

I must declare my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

      {Refrain}

Down at the market you can hear

Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear

Ackey rice, salt fish are nice

And the rum is fine any time of year

      {Refrain}

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 (bis)