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
No 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 cannot swim over
No have i the wings to fly
Or to be home now in carrickfergus
To be together my love and i
My love and i