Down the way where the nights are gay And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop I took a trip on a sailing ship But when i reached jamaica i made her stop Chorus:Now i'm sad to say I'm on my way my I 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 Down at the market you can hear Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear Ackev rice, salt fish are nice Oh the rum is fine anytime of year Now i'm sad to say I'm on my way my I 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 I'm on my way my I 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 Farewell Jamaica!Farewell my love!