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 s[C]plinters |[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