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 reach Jamaica, I made a stop

Ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Down at the market you can hear

All the children humming to a melody

Plenty rice, and fish are nice

And the rum is fine 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

Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancing girls swaying to and fro

I must declare, my heart is there

Tho' 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

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

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