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