Farewell to Carlingford

When I was young and in my prime
 And could wander wild and free
 There was always a longing in my heart
 To follow the call of sea
 So I'll sing farewell to Carlingford
 And farewell to Greenore
 I'll think of both day and night
 Until I return once more
 Until I return once more
 On all of the stormy seven seas
 I have sailed before the mast
 But on every voyage I ever made
 I swore it would be my last
 Now I have a girl called Mary Doyle
 And she lives in Greenore
 And the foremost thought was in her mind
 To keep me safe on the shore
 Now a 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