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