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Jamaica Farewell Chords

Here are the chords for “Jamaica Farewell” by Harry Belafonte — in the key of C (C, F, G and Dm). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CFGDmG7

Chords for Jamaica Farewell

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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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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About Jamaica Farewell

Harry Belafonte's “Jamaica Farewell” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, F, G, Dm and G7 — with the progression centred on C, F and G. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.