[Verse 1]
Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailin' ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

[Chorus]
But I’m sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turnin’ around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

[Verse 2]
Down by the market you can hear
The ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Ackee rice, salt fish are nice
And the rum is fine any time of year

[Chorus]
And I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

[Verse 3]
Sounds of laughter ev'rywhere
And the dancin' girls sway to and fro
I must declare that my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
[Chorus]
And I’m sad to say I’m on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turnin’ around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailin' ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

[Chorus]
But I'm sad to say I'm on my way
Won’t be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turnin' around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

[Outro]
Oh, leave a little girl in Kingston Town (Leave a little girl in Kingston Town)
Oh, leave a little girl in Kingston Town (Leave a little girl in Kingston Town)
Oh, leave a little girl in Kingston Town (Leave a little girl)
Leave a little girl