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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jamaica Farewell" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Jamaica Farewell”
- Can I play "Jamaica Farewell" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jamaica Farewell" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Jamaica Farewell" by Samuel E. Wright played in?
- Jamaica Farewell is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jamaica Farewell"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jamaica Farewell" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jamaica Farewell"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jamaica Farewell"?
- "Jamaica Farewell" was originally performed by Samuel E. Wright. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jamaica Farewell"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A7, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jamaica Farewell"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Jamaica Farewell" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jamaica Farewell"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jamaica Farewell" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.