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(1) Down the way where the nights are gay and the sun shines daily on the mountain top,

(2) Sounds of laughter everywhere and the dancin’ girls swing to and fro

(3) Down at the market you can hear ladies cry out while on their heads they bear

I took a trip on a sailing ship and when I reach Jamaica I make a stop, but I’m

I must declare my heart is there, though I been from Maine to Mexico, but I’m

Ake rice, salt fish are nice, and the rum is fine anytime of year, but I’m

Sad to say I’m on my way, won’t be back for many a day

Sad to say I’m on my way, won’t be back for many a day

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

My heart is down my head is turning around

My heart is down, my head is turning around

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town.

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

I had to leave a little girl……. in Kingston town