On a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica
I made a stop
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 have to leave my little girl
In Kingston town
Music
Sounds of laughter
Everywhere
And a dancing girl
Swaying to and from
I must declare
My heart is there
Though I've been from
Maine to Mexico
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 have to leave my little girl
In Kingston town
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
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I have to leave my little girl
In Kingston town
Music
Down the market
You can hear the ladies cry
Out while on their heads
They bear him on
At their eyes
Stationizer
The rum is fine
Anytime of year
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 have to leave my little girl
In Kingston town
Sad to say
I'm on my way
Won't be back
Won't be back
For many a day
My heart is down
My head is turning around
I have to leave my little girl
In Kingston town
Music
Music