Jamaica Farewell
A D
Down the way where the nights are gay
E A
And the sun shines brightly on the mountain top
A D
I took a trip on a sailing ship
E A
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
Chorus:
A D
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
E A
Won't be back for many a day
A D
My heart is down my head is turning around
E A
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancers swinging to and fro
I must declare that my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackie rice salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of the year