Jamaica was the lovely one, I played her well



As we lay in the tall grass where the shadows fell



Hiding from the children so they would not tell



We would stay there 'till her sister rang the evening bell



Jamaica, say you will



Help me find a way to fill these empty hours



Say you will come again tomorrow



The daughter of a captain on the rolling seas



She would stare across the water from the trees



Last time he was home he held her on his knees



And said the next time they would sail away just where they pleased



Jamaica, say you will



Help me find a way to fill these lifeless sails



And stay until my ships can find the sea



Jamaica was a sweet young one, I loved her true



She was a comfort and a mercy through and through



Hiding from this world together, next thing I knew



We had brought her things down to the bay -- what could I do



Jamaica, say you will



Help me find a way to fill these sails



And we will sail until our waters have run dry