Down the bay where the nights are gay

　　And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

　　I took a trip 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 had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

　　Sounds of laughter everywhere

　　And the dancing girls sway to and fro

　　I must declare my heart is there

　　Though I've been from Maine to Mexico

　　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 had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

　　Down the market you can hear

　　Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear

　　`Akey' rice, salt fish are nice

　　And the rum is fine any time 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 had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

　　Down the bay where the nights are gay

　　And the sun shines daily on the mountain top

　　I took a trip 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 had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

　　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 had to leave a little girl in Kingston town