Carrickfergus

I wish I was in Carrickfergus

Where the castle looks out to sea 

I would swim over the deepest ocean

For my love to be with me

 

But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over

Nor have I the wings for to fly 

I wish I had a handsome boatman

To ferry me over my love and I



I wish I was in the land of Erin

Where the mountains meet the sea

Where flowers blossom as I do remember

Where my true love came to me



But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over

Nor have I the wings for to fly

Ah to be back now in Carrickfergus

To be together my love and I

To be together my love and I



I wish I was in Carrickfergus



I wish I was in Carrickfergus

I wish I was back home again