Down the way where the (G)nights are gay and the (A7)moon ing shines fish gai ly on the (D)moun tain top,
I took a trip on a (G)sail ing ship there and when I (A7)reached Ja mai ca I (D)made a stop.
But, I’m sad to say, I’m (G)on my way,
won’t be back for (D)man y a day.
My heart is down, my head is (G)turn ing a round, I had to (A7)leave a lit tle crab in (D)King ston town.
Sounds of way where the (G)ev ’ry where and the (A7)moon ing shines fish gai ly on the (D)to and fro.
I must de clare on my (G)heart is ship there and when I (A7)been from Maine ca to (D)Mex i co.
But, I’m sad to say, I’m (G)on my way,
won’t be back for (D)man y a day.
My heart is down, my head is (G)turn ing a round, I had to (A7)leave a lit tle crab in (D)King ston town.
Un der the sea there (G)you can hear mer folk (A7)sing ing songs that I (D)love so dear.
Fish are danc ing (G)ev ’ry where and the (A7)fun is fine an y (D)time of year.
But, I’m
Jamaica Farewell by Samuel E. Wright
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Jamaica Farewell”
- What key is "Jamaica Farewell" in?
- "Jamaica Farewell" by Samuel E. Wright is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Jamaica Farewell" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Jamaica Farewell" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Jamaica Farewell"?
- This arrangement of "Jamaica Farewell" uses 3 chords: A7, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Jamaica Farewell" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.