Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Jamaica Farewell Calypso by Harry Belafonte



1) Down the way where the nights are gay

And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

I took a trip on a sailing ship

And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
(chorus) 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 turning around

I had to leave my friends in Kingston town

2) Down at the market you can hear

Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear

'Akey' rice, salt fish are nice

And the rum is fine any time of year
But I'm sad to say ...
3) Sounds of laughter everywhere

And the dancing girls sway to and fro

I must declare my heart is there

Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
But I'm sad to say ...
(Jamaican Calypso)

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