Lord Burgess
D G
Down the way where the nights are gay
A7 D
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
D G
I took a trip on a sailing ship
A7 D
But when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
Chorus:
D Em7
Now I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
A7 D
I won't be back for many a day
D Em7
My heart is down my head is turning around
A7 D
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls sway to and fro
I must declare, my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
(repeat chorus)
Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackev rice, salt fish are nice
Oh, the rum is fine any time of year
(repeat chorus)
(repeat first verse)
(repeat chorus and fade)