I wished 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 can't 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 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 can't swim over,
Nor have I the wings to fly.
Oh, to be home now in Carrickfergus,
To be together, my love and I !
My love and I...