Jamaican Farewell

by Harry Belafonte

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Down the way where 

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the nights are gay 

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And the sun shines daily 

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on the mountain top.

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I took a trip on a sailing ship

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And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop.

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Sad to say, I'm on my way

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Won't be back for many a day.

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My heart is down, my head is turning around,

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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town