Jamaica farewell - Harry Belafonte chords
Key:
D
Singer/Band:
Harry Belafonte
1. [D] Down the way where the [G] nights are gay
And the sun [A] shines daily on the [D] mountain top
I took a trip on a [G] sailing ship
But when I [A] reached Jamaica I [D] made a stop but I'm
Chorus: [D] Sad to say I'm [Em] on my way (on my way)
[A7] Won't be back for [D] many a day
My heart is down, my head is [Em] turning around
I had to [A] leave a little girl in [D] Kingston town
2. [D] Sounds of laughter [G] everywhere
And the [A] dancing girls sway [D] to and fro
I must declare my [G] heart is there
Though I have [A] been from Maine to [D] Mexico but I'm
Chorus:[D] Sad to say I'm [Em] on my way (on my way)
[A7] Won't be back for [D] many a day
My heart is down, my head is [Em] turning around
I had to [A] leave a little girl in [D] Kingston town
3. [D] Down at the market [G] you can hear
Ladies [A7] cry out while on their [D] heads they bear
Ackev rice, salt [G] fish are nice
Oh the [A] rum is fine any-[D] time of year.
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