Harry Belafonte
Verse 1
Down the way 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
Chorus
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
Verse 2
Sounds of laughter everywhere
and the dancing girls swaying to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
though I’ve been from Maine to Mexico
Chorus
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
Verse 3
Down at the market you can hear
ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackee, rice, saltfish are nice
and the rum is fine any time of year
Chorus
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
Verse 4
Down the way 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
Chorus
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
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
