C F She was born in Dakota C Where she froze to death each winter G7 But she dreamed about the islands C By the fire burning splinters F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice F So she moved out on the border C With the sunshine but no sea breeze G7 Though she could not drink the water C Some of the streets were lined with palm trees F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice F Electric fan on the table C Shower is her waterfall G7 She may never have Jamaica C But in her mind she has it all F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice F She loved the hurricane warnings C And the tropical breeze G7 She loves coconuts and love songs C With a little reggae please F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice F It was almost Jamaica C Almost paradise G7 It was almost Jamaica C It was almost real nice