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