Jamaica Farewell / Brothers Four
Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sunshines 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 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 on ice
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
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