Jamaica Farewell

Down the day 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
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 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
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
The Brothers Four-Jamaica Farewell
Down the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
`Akey' 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
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
My heart is down' my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
My heart is down' my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town