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 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 reach 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 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

To be together, my love and I