Verse G C D7 Down the way where the nights are gay and, the sun shines daily on the G mountaintop. G C D7 G I took a trip on a sailing ship, and when I reached Jamaica I made a stop Chorus C D7 G but I'm sad to say I'm on my way, I won't be back for many a day, my heart C G D7 is down my head is turning around i had to leave a little girl in G Kingston town Verse G C Sounds of laughter everywhere, D7 G And the dancing girls sway to and fro, G C D7 G I must declare, my heart is there. Though I've been from Maine to Mexico. Chorus C D7 G but I'm sad to say I'm on my way, I won't be back for many a day, my heart C G D7 is down my head is turning around i had to leave a little girl in G Kingston town Verse G C Down at the market, you can hear, D7 G Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear, G C D7 G Aki rice, swordfish are nice, and the rum is fine any time of year. Chorus C D7 G but I'm sad to say I'm on my way, I won't be back for many a day, my heart C G D7 is down my head is turning around i had to leave a little girl in G Kingston town
