Jamaica Farewell Chords Version 2 - Harry Belafonte

Intro

C F G C C F G C

Verse 1

C F Down the way where the nights are gay C G C and the sun shines daily on the mountain top C F I took a trip on a sailing ship C G C and when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop

Chorus

C F But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way G C Won't be back for many a day C F My heart is down, my head is turning around C G C I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Solo

C F G C C F G C

Verse 2

C F Sounds of laughter everywhere C G C and the dancing girls swaying to and fro C F I must declare my heart is there C G C though I've been from Maine to Mexico

Chorus

C F But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way G C Won't be back for many a day C F My heart is down, my head is turning around C G C I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Solo

C F G C C F G C

Verse 3

C F Down at the market you can hear C G C ladies cry out while on their heads they bear C F Ackee, rice, saltfish are nice C G C and the rum is fine any time of year

Chorus

C F But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way G C Won't be back for many a day C F My heart is down, my head is turning around C G C I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Solo

C F G C C F G C

Verse 4

C F Down the way where the nights are gay C G C and the sun shines daily on the mountain top C F I took a trip on a sailing ship C G C and when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop

Chorus

C F But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way G C Won't be back for many a day C F My heart is down, my head is turning around C G C I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town C F Sad to say, I'm on my way G C Won't be back for many a day C F My heart is down, my head is turning around C G C I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Outro

C F G C