Jamaica Farewell
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Down the way where the nights are gay, And the sun shines
daily from the mountain tops,
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I took a trip on a sailing ship, And when I reached Jamaica I
made a stop.
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++But I'm sad to say I'm on my way, Won't be back for
many a day,
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My heart is down, my head is turning around, I had to leave a
little girl in Kingston town.
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Sounds of laughter everywhere, And the dancing girls sway to and fro,
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I must declare my heart is there, Though I've been from Maine to
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++But I'm sad to say I'm on my way, Won't be back for
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My heart is down, my head is turning around, I had to
leave a little girl in Kingston town.
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Down at the market you can hear Ladies
cry out while on their hats they bear
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'Akey' rice, salt fish are nice And the rum is fine anytime of year.
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++But I'm sad to say I'm on my way, Won't be back for
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My heart is down, my head is turning around, I had to leave a
little girl in Kingston town.