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Kingston Town

The song "Kingston Town" by UB40 is originally in the key of F major. It was released in 1989 as part of their album "Labour of Love II." UB40, a British reggae band formed in 1978, is known for their reggae-infused pop music. The song was originally written and performed by Lord Creator, a calypso and reggae artist from Trinidad, in 1970. UB40's cover became popular and is one of their well-known hits. The song describes a longing for the idyllic life in Kingston, Jamaica. The melody is smooth and laid-back, characteristic of reggae music, with a gentle rhythm and soothing vocals that convey a sense of nostalgia and yearning.
Kingston Town - UB 40

g g a b f#
f# g a e
e f# g b a

g g a b f#
f# g a e
e f# g b a

b b a g a b f#
The night seems to fade
g a e f# d c a1
But the moonlight lingers on
g b1 c e g a d d b b a
There are wonders for everyone , oh
b b a g a b f#
The stars shine so bright
g a e f# d c a1
But they're fading after dawn
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
There is magic in Kingston Town
g b f# e
Oh , Kingston Town
f# g a f# e d
The place I long to be
e f# g e f# g
If I had the whole world
e f# g a f# e
I would give it away
f# g a d b a g b a
Just to see the girls at play
g a b f#
When I am king
g a e f# d c a1
Surely I would need a queen
g b1 c e g a d , d b b a
And a palace and everything , yeah
d g g a b f#
And now I am king
g a e f# d c a1
And my queen will come at dawn
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
She'll be waiting in Kingston Town

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g b f# e
Oh , Kingston Town
f# g a f# e d
The place I long to be
e f# g e f# g
If I had the whole world
e f# g a f# e
I would give it away
f# g a d b a g b a
Just to see the girls at play , yeah
g a b f#
When I am king
g a e f# d c a1
Surely I would need a queen
g b1 c e g a d , d b b a
And a palace and everything , yeah
d g g a b f#
And now I am king
g a e f# d c a1
And my queen will come at dawn
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
She'll be waiting in Kingston Town
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
She'll be waiting in Kingston Town , right on
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
She'll be waiting in Kingston Town , oh , yeah
g b1 c e g b f# f# g
She'll be waiting in Kingston Town , oh , yeah
g b1 c e
She'll be waiting -