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