Down the way where the nights are gay And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

But I'm sad to say I'm on my way Won't be back for many a day

Down the market you can hear Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear

But I'm sad to say I'm on my way Won't be back for many a day

Sounds of laughter everywhere And the dancing girls sway to and fro

I took a trip on a sailing ship And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

My heart is down, my head is turning around I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

'Akey' rice, salt fish are nice And the rum is fine any time of year

My heart is down, my head is turning around I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

I must declare my heart is there Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

But I'm…