Jamaican Farewell
Down away 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 reached Jamaica I made a stop.

Now I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
Me heart is down, me 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

Now I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
Me heart is down, me 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
Ackev rice, salt fish are nice
Oh, the rum is fine any time of year

Now I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
Me heart is down, me head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town.