Harry Belefonte-Jamaica Farewell lyrics

Down the way where the nights are gay
and the sun shines daily
on the mountain top

I-took a trip on the 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 swing
too and fro

I-must declare that 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

Down at the-market you can hear
ladies cry out
while-on their heads they bear

Aki rice salt fish are nice
and the rum is fine
anytime of-the 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

Sounds of laughter everywhere
and the dancing girls swing
too and fro

I-must declare that 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

Down at the-market you can hear
ladies cry out
while-on their heads they bear

Aki rice salt fish are nice
and the rum is fine
anytime of-the 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