Listen to Jamaica Farewell song with lyrics from Harry Belafonte

Jamaica Farewell

Harry Belafonte4 May 2019

Jamaica Farewell Lyrics

Down the bay 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 sway to and fro

I must declare my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

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

 

 

Down the market you can hear