Jamaica Farewell Lyrics - Hank Snow

Jamaica Farewell 

Down the way where the lights are gay, 

And the sun shines daily on the mountain top; 

I took a trip on a sailing ship, 

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop. 

Chorus: 

But I'm 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, 

I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town. 

Sounds of laughter everywhere, 

And the dancing girls swaying to and fro; 

I must declare my heart is there, 

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico. 

Down at the market you can hear, 

Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear; 

Sake, rice, the fish are nice, 

And the rum is fine any time of the year 

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Sake - pronounced Sah-ki