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Jamaican Farewell

By: Lord Burgess [1] [2]
Performed: Kingston Trio, Harry Belafonte, Roger Whittaker
C F
Down the way, where the nights are gay
G7 C
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
F
I took a trip on a sailing ship
G7 C
And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop
 
Dm
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
G7 C
Won't be back for many a day
Dm
My heart is down, my head is turning around
G7 C
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
 
F
Sounds of laughter everywhere
G7 C
And the dancing girls swaying to and fro
F
I must confess my heart is there
G7 C
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
 
 
F
Down at the market, you can hear
G7 C
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
F
Ackee rice, salt fish are nice
G7 C
And the rum tastes fine any time of year

Created 2009 Oct 04 20:38

This is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.

tahi Page last modified on 2010 Jun 17 19:09

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