The Jamaican Farewell

Down the way 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 swaying 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 head they bear 

Ackie rice and salt fish is nice 

And the rum is good any time of year.....