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In Ja mai ca, where (C)hearts are light, where the (G)mu sic has you danc ing (G)all the night,
a boy was walk ing a (C)long the pier, he sang a (G)lit tle song that I (G)still can hear.
Oh, so sad am I to (Am)say, “Good bye.”
(D7)I’ll come back, no (G)more will I cry, I hate to say, “Fare well, Ja (Am)mai ca” to day, be cause the (G)girl I love is (D7)here, down (G)King ston Way!
In Ja mai ca, where (C)rum comes from, ev ’ry (G)bod y danc es, hear the (G)ban jo strum.
They sing ca lyp so, we (C)all take part, yet here I (G)heard a song from a (G)bro ken heart.
Oh, so sad am I to (Am)say, “Good bye.”
(D7)I’ll come back, no (G)more will I cry, I hate to say, “Fare well, Ja (Am)mai ca” to day, be cause the (G)girl I love is (D7)here, down (G)King ston Way!
(G)girl I love is (D7)here, down (G)King ston Way!
Jamaica Farewell — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jamaica Farewell" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jamaica Farewell"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Jamaica Farewell" by Traditional Caribbean played in?
- Jamaica Farewell is arranged in the key of G 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 100 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 Traditional Caribbean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Jamaica Farewell". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.