JAMAICA FAREWELL

(Irving Burgess)

E A

Down the way where the nights are gay

B E

And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

A

I took a trip on a sailing ship

B E

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

CHORUS:

E A

But I’m sad to say, I’m on my way

B E

Won’t be back for many a day

E A

My heart is down, my head is turning around

B E

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

E A

Sounds of laughter everywhere

B E

And the dancing girls swaying to and from

A

I must declare that my heart is there

B E

Though I’ve been from Maine to Mexico

CHORUS

E A

Down at the market you can hear

B E

Ladies cry out while on their head they bear

A

Ackie rice and salt fish is nice

B E

And the rum is good any time of year

REPEAT CHORUS TWICE

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