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
But when I reached Jamaica I made a stopBut 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 townSounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls swinging to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to MexicoBut I'm sad to say I'm on my way
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 townDown at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackee rice, salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine anytime of yearBut 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
Had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Leave a little girl in Kingston town
Leave a little girl in Kingston town