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Carrickfergus Lyrics by Bryan Ferry

The Bride Stripped Bare

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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

About “Carrickfergus” by Bryan Ferry

Read the complete lyrics to "Carrickfergus" by Bryan Ferry from the album "The Bride Stripped Bare". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Carrickfergus" is performed by Bryan Ferry. from the album "The Bride Stripped Bare" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Carrickfergus", explore more songs by Bryan Ferry using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Carrickfergus" is credited to Bryan Ferry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Carrickfergus" appears on "The Bride Stripped Bare".

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