Down the way where the nights are gay
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And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
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I took a trip on a sailing ship
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But when I reached Jamaica I made her stop
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Now I'm sad to say
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I'm on my way (on my way)
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I won't be back for many a day
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My heart is down
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My head is turning around
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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Sounds of laughter everywhere
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And the dancing girls sway to and fro
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I must declare my heart is there
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Though I have been from Maine to Mexico
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Still I'm sad to say
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I'm on my way (on my way)
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I won't be back for many a day
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My heart is down
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My head is turning around
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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Down at the market you can hear
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Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
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Ackev rice, salt fish are nice
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Oh the rum is fine anytime of year
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Now I'm sad to say
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I'm on my way (on my way)
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I won't be back for many a day
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My heart is down
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My head is turning around
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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|
Down the way where the nights are gay
|
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
|
I took a trip on a sailing ship
|
But when I reached Jamaica I made her stop
|
|
Now I'm sad to say
|
I'm on my way (on my way)
|
I won't be back for many a day
|
My heart is down
|
My head is turning around
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
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Jamaica Farewell
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| Carly Simon |
