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 a sailing ship
And when I reach 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
Tho' 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

--- Instrumental ---

Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bare
Ackey 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
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston...

The Brothers Four - Brothers Four Songbook/The Big Folk Hits

Aug 2000

1. Goodnight, Irene
2. The Tavern Song
3. The Drillers' Song
4. Viva La Campagnie
5. Ole Smokey
6. Tarrytown
7. Come For To Carry Me Home
8. Frogg No.2
9. Silver Threads And Golden Needles
10. 500 Miles
11. El Paso
12. Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
13. Darling Corey
14. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)
15. Wolverton Mountain
16. Jamaica Farewell