The Very Wild Rover

I've been the wild rover for many's a year
And I've 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 to an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me "Nay"
Saying "Custom like yours I can 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 whiskeys and wines of the best
And the words that I told you 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, tell them what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they have kissed 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