Carrickfergus

I wish I was in Carrickfergus Only for nights in Ballygrand I would swim over the deepest ocean Just to see my love before I die But the sea is wide and I cannot swim over Nor have I wings so I could fly I wish I could meet a handsome boatman To carry me over, my love and I In Kilkenny, it is reported On marble stones as black as ink With gold and silver, I did support her But I'll sing no more till I've had a drink Well, I'm drunk today and I'm seldom sober A handsome rover from town to town But I am sick now, my days are numbered Come all you young men and lay me down Come all you young men and lay me down