Jamaica Farewell
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Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when they reached Jamaica, they made a stop
But I'm sad 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
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
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
Down in the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackee rice, salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of year
But I'm sad 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
Sad 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