I've been a
wild rover for
many a year
And I spent
all my money on
whiskey and beer
And now I'm
returning with
gold in great store
And I never will
play the wild
rover no more
And it's no
nay, never
No nay never
no more
Will I play
the wild rover
No never
No more
I went into an
ale-house I
used to frequent
And I told the
landlady my money
was spent
I asked her
for credit,
she answered
me nay
Such a custom as
yours I could
have any day
And it's no
nay, never
No nay never
no more
Will I play
the wild rover
No never
No more
I took from my
pocket ten
sovereigns bright
And the landlady's
eyes opened wide
with delight
She said:
I have whiskey and
wines of the best
And the words
that you told me
were only in jest
And it's no,
nay, never
No nay never
no more
Will I play
the wild rover
No never
No more
I'll go home to
my parents,
confess what
I've done
And I'll ask them
to pardon their
prodigal son
And when they've
caressed me as
ofttimes before
Sure I never will
play the wild rover
no more
And it's no
nay, never
No nay never
no more
Will I play
the wild rover
No never
No more
And it's no
nay, never
No nay never
no more
Will I play
the wild rover
No never
No more