Charlotte Church -- Carrickfergus

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 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

I wish I was back home again....

Music and lyrics: traditional (arr. K. Thomas)

From: Enchantment (2001).

Source of the lyrics: http://www.charlottechurchfans.com/music/enc2.html, with some corrections by me.

Note that Loreena McKennitt sings a different version of this song, entitled Carrighfergus on her debut album Elemental (1985).

 
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