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 boatsman
To ferry me over
my love and I
I wish I was in
the land of Arak
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
I wish I was in
Carrickfergus
To be together
my love and I
I wish I was
back home again