Jamaica Farewell

Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines steady on the mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached your maker 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 sway 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 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

I keep rice salt fish and nice

And the rum is fine any time of year

But time 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

My heart is down

My head is turning around

I had to leave

A little girl in in kingston town

My heart is down

My head is turning around

I had to leave

A little girl in kingston town

My heart is down

My head is turning around

I had to leave

A little girl in kingston town