Down the way laugh where ter the (G)nights are gay and the (A7)moon danc ing shines fish gai ly on sway the ing (D)moun tain top,

I took a trip on a (G)sail ing ship there and when though I I’ve (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 laugh where ter the (G)ev ’ry where and the (A7)moon danc ing shines fish gai ly on sway the ing (D)to and fro.

I must de clare on my (G)heart is ship there and when though I I’ve (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