Almost Jamaica - Bellamy Brothers Verse 1: [C] She was born in [F] Dakota Where she froze to death each [C] winter But she dreamed about the [G7] islands By the fire burning [C] splinters |[Chorus] |It was almost [F] Jamaica |Almost parad[C]ise |It was almost [G7] Jamaica |It was almost real [C] nice Verse 2: So she moved out on the [F] border With the sunshine but no sea [C] breeze Though she could not drink the [G7] water Some of the streets were lined with [C] palm trees [Chorus] Verse 3: Electric fan on the [F] table Shower is her water[C]fall She may never have [G7] Jamaica But in her mind she has it [C] all |[Chorus] |It was almost [F] Jamaica |Almost para[C]dise |It was almost [G7] Jamaica |It was almost real [C] nice Verse 4: She loved the hurricane [F] warnings And the tropical [C] breeze She loves coconuts and [G7] love songs With a little reggae [C] please |[Chorus] x3 |It was almost [F] Jamaica |Almost para[C]dise |It was almost [G7] Jamaica |It was almost real [C] nice