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Carrickfergus

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[Verse 1]
AmI wished I Dmhad you in CarGrick fAmergus
Only for niDmghts in the BG7ally grCand
AmI would swim Dmover the deGepest oAmcean
The deepest oDmcean to be Gby your Cside
[Chorus]
But the sGea is wCide, and I cDman't swim oGver
And neither hCave I wiDmngs to fGly
AmI wish I could fDmind me a haGndy boAmatman
To ferry me oDmver to my lGove and dCie
[Verse 2]
AmMy childhood dDmays bring back sGad refAmlections
Of happy dDmays, so lGong aCgo
AmMy boyhood frDmiends and my oGwn relAmations
Have all passed Dmon, like meGlting sCnow
[Chorus]
So, IG'll spend my dCays in enDmdless roGving
Soft is the grCass and my Dmbed is fGree
AmOh, to be hDmome now in CarGrick fAmergus
On the long road dDmown Gto the salty sCea
[Verse 3]
AmAnd in KilDmkenny it Gis repAmorted
On marble sDmtone there as bGlack as Cink
With gAmold and siDmlver GI did suAmpport her
But I'll sing no mDmore now, Gtill I get a dCrink
[Chorus-Outro]
I'm drGunk toCday, and I'm rDmarely sGober
A handsome rCover from tDmown to tGown
Oh, Ambut I am sDmick now Gand my day's are nuAmmbered
Come all ye Dmmen, Gand lay me dCown

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The story behind the song

"Carrickfergus" is an Irish folk song, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland. The modern version of the song was published in 1965 by Dominic Behan, who learned parts of it from actor Peter O'Toole and wrote a middle verse himself. The melody itself has roots in an older Irish-language song from the 18th century, "Do Bhí Bean Uasal" ("There Was a Noblewoman"). This song evokes a sense of place and history, carrying the weight of generations within its melody.

AI-written from these sources:Carrickfergus (song) — Wikipedia ↗Van Morrison — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Carrickfergus

by Van Morrison

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[Verse 1]

Am Dm G Am

I wished I had you in Carrick fergus

Dm G7 C

Only for nights in the Bally grand

Am Dm G Am

I would swim over the deepest ocean

Dm G C

The deepest ocean to be by your side

[Chorus]

G C Dm G

But the sea is wide, and I can't swim over

C Dm G

And neither have I wings to fly

Am Dm G Am

I wish I could find me a handy boatman

Dm G C

To ferry me over to my love and die

[Verse 2]

Am Dm G Am

My childhood days bring back sad reflections

Dm G C

Of happy days, so long ago

Am Dm G Am

My boyhood friends and my own relations

Dm G C

Have all passed on, like melting snow

[Chorus]

G C Dm G

So, I'll spend my days in endless roving

C Dm G

Soft is the grass and my bed is free

Am Dm G Am

Oh, to be home now in Carrick fergus

Dm G C

On the long road down to the salty sea

[Verse 3]

Am Dm G Am

And in Kilkenny it is reported

Dm G C

On marble stone there as black as ink

Am Dm G Am

With gold and silver I did support her

Dm G C

But I'll sing no more now, till I get a drink

[Chorus-Outro]

G C Dm G

I'm drunk today, and I'm rarely sober

C Dm G

A handsome rover from town to town

Am Dm G Am

Oh, but I am sick now and my day's are numbered

Dm G C

Come all ye men, and lay me down

About Carrickfergus Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Carrickfergus by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Carrickfergus chords”, “Carrickfergus guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Carrickfergus chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Carrickfergus chords and for experienced players who want accurate Carrickfergus lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Dm, G, G7, C, A.

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