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
I wish I was
back home again