(C) Down the way where the (F) nights are gay

And the (G7) sun shines daily on the (C) mountaintop.

(C) I took a trip on a (F) sailing ship,

But when I (G7) reached Jamaica I (C) made a stop.

CHORUS But I'm (C) sad to say I'm (Dm) on my way,

(G7) Won't be back for ma(C)ny a day.

My heart is down, my (Dm) head is spinning around:

I had to (G7) leave a little girl in (C) Kingston town.

Chorus

(C) Sounds of laughter (F) everywhere,

And the (G7) dancing girls swirl (C) to and fro.

(C) I must declare my (F) heart is there,

Though I've (G7) been from Maine to (C) Mexico.

Chorus

(C) Down at the market (F) you can hear,

Ladies (G7) cry out while on their (C) heads they bear,

(C) Akkay rice, salt (F) fish are nice,

And the (G7) rum is good any (C) time of the year.

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