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 Eire
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

I�ll 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