As I was leaving Connemara
The fog lay on the mountains to the north
The could that was on my heart
Has not lifted since
The joys of the world attracted me
To travel far and wide
But the waves of Connemara
Left a wake between you and me

I meant, my love, to return to you
Although it was not to be
Because the wind filled the sails
And took me far away
The ship was faithful to the sea
And smoothly sailed away
While the waves of Connemara
Left a wake between you and me

If you go down to the rocky shore
To Cladhnach village beyond the sea
To draw water from the well
Close by the seashore
You will look south, I'm sure
At the ships so far away
While the waves of Connemara
Roll between you and me

If you hear a call from over the sea
At daytime or at night
On a white horse I will be
There to take you away
If you run away with me
To the beautiful noble isle
And the waves of Connemara
Will celebrate our love