I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Sounds of laughter everywhere
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Sad to say, I'm on my way
Down the way where the nights are gay
Won't be back for many a day
And the rum are fine any time a year
I must declare my heart is there
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
My heart is down, my head is turning around
And the dancing girl swing to and fro
I took a trip on a sailing ship
I've had to leave a little girl in the Kingston Town
But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town
Akkisai sort fish are nice
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
My heart is down, my head is turning around
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
Down at the market you can hear
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
Won't be back for many a day
I took a trip on a sailing ship
Won't be back for many a day
Won't be back for many a day
