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the lyrics says : "sorry to say but i'm on my way and i wont be back for a many of days"
but i cant remember whos song is it, if you can help me please give as much info as possible


jah bless

can't remember the artist name, but da lyrics go something like dis.

down the way , where the nites are gay, and the sun shines daily on the mountain top, i took a trip on a sailing ship, and when i reached jamaica i made a stop.

but i'm sad to say,
i'm on my way,
wont be back for many a day.
my heart is down,
my head is spinning around,
i had to leave a little girl in kingston town.
sounds of laughter everywhere,
and the dancing girls swing to and thru.
i must declare my heart is there,
tho i've been from maine to mexico.
but i'm sad to say,
i'm on my way,
wont be back for many a day.
my heart is down,
my head is spinning around,
i had to leave a little girl in kingston town

That line is included in Josey Wales' "Sorry To Say."

yeah, thats the song, but it really wasnt josey wales

Jamaica Farewell is the song

I remember singing this song in grade-school - grade 4, I think - which would be around 1970. Perhaps this was my first exposure to Jamaican music...?

at last i found the album with that song - it's dillinger's say no to drugs 1991. now i'm searching for josey wales or other versions of this song, the older the better. any suggestions my friends?