Jamaica Farewell/ Green Banana Johnny

Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica, I made a stop
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter filled the air
And the dancing girls swung to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I’ve been from Maine to Mexico
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
In the market you can hear
Ladies cry out whil on their heads they bar
Ackee, rice, saltfish is nice
And the rum is fine any time of year
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
When my sailing days are done
And there’s no more call for the shanty-song
I’ll settle down in Padstow town
For that is where my heart belongs
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Well the white ships sail down from Avon now
Green Banana Johnny
Go down Bristol Channel and they’re headed south
Green Banana Johnny
Well the white ships sail down from Avon now
Down Bristol Channel and they’re headed south
With the holy stones already out for
Green Banana Johnny
It’s Green Banana lakatan
Bunches, stems, and a great big hand
Bridgetown, Kingston, Port of Spain
Fortnight out and home again
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Well 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 turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town