Is this real sheet music for "Jamaica Farewell"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Jamaica Farewell".

Can I see all the notes in "Jamaica Farewell"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

Jamaica Farewell — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Jamaica Farewell" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Samuel E. Wright

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How to Play "Jamaica Farewell" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.