Paddy Goes To Holyhead - Farewell To Carlingford

Farewell To Carlingford

When I was young and in my prime
And could wander wild and free
There was always a longing in my mind
To follow the call of the sea

So I´ll sing farewell to Carlingford
and farewell to Greenore
And I´ll think of you
both day and night
Till I return once more
till I return once more

On all of the stormy seven seas
I have sailed before the mast
And on every voyage I ever made
I swore it would be my last

Now, I had a girl called Mary Doyle
And she lived in Greenore
And the foremost thought
that was in her mind
Was to keep me safe onshore

Now, the landsman´s life is all his own
He can go or he can stay
But when the sea gets in your blood
When she calls you must obey