Jamaica Farewell...

by

 Erving Burgess

and 

Harry Belafonte 

"Down the way where the nights 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...

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 that my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico....

But I'm sad to say, I'm om my way...

And 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..."