Down The Way Where The Nights Are Gay

And The Sun Shines Gaily On The Mountain Top

I Took A Trip On A Sailing Ship

But 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 Spinning Around

I Had To Leave A Little Girl In Kingston Town


Sounds Of Laughter Everywhere

Tnd The Dancing Girls Swaying 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 Spinning Around

I Had To Leave A Little Girl In Kingston Town


Down At The Market You Can Hear Ladies

Cry Out While On Their Heads They Bear

Ackey Rice Salt Fish Are Nice

And The Run Is Good Anytime Of The Year

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 Spinning Around

I Had To Leave A Little Girl In Kingston Town

Sad To Say I'm On My Way...