Jamaica Farewell

Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 When I reached Jamaica I made a stop [Chorus] Lord, I'm sorry to say I'm on my way I 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 [Verse 2] Down in the market you can hear ladies cry out While on their heads they bear Ackee, rice, saltfish are nice And the rum is fine any time of year [Chorus] Lord, I'm sorry to say I'm on my way I won't be back for many a day My heart is down, my head is turning around Had to leave a little girl in Kingston town [Verse 3] Sounds of laughter everywhere While the dancing girl sways to and through I must declare my heart is there Though I've been from Maine to Mexico [Chorus] Lord, I'm sorry to say I'm on my way I won't be back for many a day My heart is down, my head is turning around Had to leave a little girl in Kingston town [Verse 4] 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 When I reached Jamaica I made a stop [Chorus] Lord, I'm sorry to say I'm on my way I won't be back for many a day My heart is down, my head is turning around Had to leave a little girl in Kingston town