Composed by: Irving Burgess

Published by: Cherry Lane Music Pub Co. ()

Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines brightly on the mountaintops.
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

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But 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 turning aroun'
I had to leave my little girl in Kingston town.

Sounds of laughter everywhere.
And the dancers swinging to and fro.
I must declare that my heart is there
Though I've been from Main to Mexico.

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Down in the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Aki rice salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of year.

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