Jamaica Farewell

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
 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 everywhere
 And the dancing girls swinging to and fro
 I must declare that 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 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
 Ackie rice and salt fish is 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 turning around
 I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
 Leave a little girl in Kingston town
 Leave a little girl in Kingston town