Sides face grand square
Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain tops
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica...
Allemande left and you weave
Well 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 turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Heads you promenade halfway round
Walk in and square thru four hands now
Go all the way, do the right & left thru
Veer left, ferris wheel there you do
Square thru go three hands round
Swing your corner, promenade on down
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Sides face grand square
In the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their heads they bear
Aki rice, salt fish are nice, and the rum is fine...
Allemande left and you weave
Well 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 turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town

Sides face grand square
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls swaying to and fro
I must declare, my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine...
Allemande left and you weave
Well 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 turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston Town