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Jamaica Farewell Chords
“Jamaica Farewell” by Harry Belafonte is played in the key of C and uses the chords C, F, G and Dm. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:CFGDmG7
Chords for Jamaica Farewell
C
3
90
CDown The Way Where The FNights Are Gay,
And The GSun Shines Daily On The CMountain Top.
CI Took A Trip On A FSailing Ship,
But When I GReached Jamaica I CMade A Stop.
CBut I'm Sad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
CBut I'm Sad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
CDown At The Market FYou Can Hear,
Ladies GCry Out While On Their CHeads They Bear,
CAkkay Rice, Salt FFish Are Nice,
And The GRum Is Fine Any CTime Of Year.
CBut I'm Sad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
CSad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
CSounds Of Laughter FEverywhere,
And The GDancing Girls Swirl CTo And Fro.
CI Must Declare FMy Heart Is There,
Though GI've Been From Maine To CMexico.
CBut I'm Sad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
CSad To Say DmI'm On My Way,
G7Won't Be Back For CMany A Day.
My CHeart Is Down, My DmHead Is Turning Around;
I Had To G7Leave A Little Girl In CKingston Town.
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Jamaica Farewell — FAQ
What key is “Jamaica Farewell” in?
“Jamaica Farewell” by Harry Belafonte is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Jamaica Farewell”?
“Jamaica Farewell” uses C, F, G, Dm and G7.
Is “Jamaica Farewell” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Jamaica Farewell” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Jamaica Farewell”?
“Jamaica Farewell” is performed by Harry Belafonte.
