And the sun shines daily on the mountaintop
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
me head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl
The sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girl swings to and fro
I must declare my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
Won't be back for many a day
me head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in
while on their heads they bear.
Ackie rice, all fish is nice,
any time of year, but I'm
Won't be back for many a day
me head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingstown town
For I'm sad to say I'm on me way
Won't be back for many a day
my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town