Lyrics:
I wish I was in carrickfergusWhere the castle looks out to sea.I would swim over the deepest oceanFor my love to be with me.But the sea is wide and I can not swim overNor have I the wings to flyI wish I had a handsome boatman,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 can not swim over.Nor have I the wings to fly.Ah to be back now in carrickfergusTo be together - my love and I (2x) I wish I was in carrickfergus,To be together my love and I I wish I was back home again.