Jamaica Farewell
Down the way where the nights are gayAnd the sun shines daily on the mountain topI took a trip on a sailing shipAnd when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
[Chorus, 2x]:But I'm sad to say I'm on my wayWon't be back for many a dayMy heart is down, my head is turning aroundI had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Down at the market you can hearLadies cry out while on their heads they bearAkee-rice, salt fish are niceAnd the rum is fine any time of year
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Sounds of laughter everywhereAnd the dancing girls swaying to and froI must declare my heart is thereThough I've been from Maine to Mexico
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