[Verse 1]
Feeling out, feeling down:
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then up came-a one that said (hey, Dread):
"Hey, Dread, fly, Natty Dread, and smile!"

[Chorus]
You're in Jamaica: C'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, y'all!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, now!
In Jamaica, y'all

[Verse 2]
Soulful town, soulful people:
Said, I see you're having fun
Dancin' to the reggae rhythm
Oh, island in the sun:

[Chorus]
Oh, smile!
(In Jamaica) C'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, children!
(In Jamaica, y'all)

[Verse 3]
We're gonna help our people, help them right;
Oh, Lord, help us tonight!
Cast away that evil spell;
Throw some water in the well
[Chorus]
And smile!
(In Jamaica) C'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get things together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica, y'all)

[Verse 4]
Riddim wise (Wise)
Dub-a wise (Wise)
And other wise (Wise)
Can't criticize our smile

[Chorus]
(In Jamaica) You're gonna smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get things together, right yow!
(In Jamaica, y'all)

[Verse 5]
Help my people, help them right!
O Lord, help us tonight!
Cast away evil spell;
Throw some water in the well

[Chorus]
And smile!
(In Jamaica) You're gonna smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, children!
(In Jamaica) Get things together right, ya!
(In Jamaica, y'all)
[Outro]
Soulful town, soulful people
Said, I know, I know that you're having fun!