Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many's the 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 alehouse 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 like yours I can get any day"

And it's no, nay, never

No, nay, never, no more

Will I play the wild rover

No, never, no more

I reached into my pocket, brought out 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 I spoke, they 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 oft times before

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