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G C D7
Down the way where the nights are gay and, the sun shines daily on the
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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
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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
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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
