[Verse 1]
When the world gets too much to carry
And when life becomes too bizarre
And my friends seem ordinary
As compared to the Rastafar

No, I can’t wait to see the city
Have a drink inside my favorite bar
So if you leave me, that’s a pity
Maybe I’m better of by far

[Chorus]
Oh, Jamaica, hold me
Come let your arms enfold me
Forever and ever
Someone told me love grows here in Jamaica
Leaving you how could I ever

[Verse 2]
As I ran for the ocean ferry
Well, I knew I'd said my last goodbye
And now my life seems so contrary
As the stars fill the evening sky

Oh
Ohohoh
Ohohohoh
[Chorus]
Oh, Jamaica, hold me
Come let your arms enfold me
Forever and ever
Someone told me love grows here in Jamaica
Leaving you how could I ever

Oh, Jamaica, hold me
Come let your arms enfold me
Forever and ever
Someone told me love grows here in Jamaica
Leaving you how could I ever

[Instrumental Break]

Oh oh oh oh oh oh