Wild Rover

Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more

Chorus:
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 me money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me nay
Such a custom like yours I can have any day

Chorus:
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 wild with delight
She said "I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke they were only in jest"

Chorus:
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 if they caress me as often times ‘fore
Sure I never will play the wild rover no more

Chorus:
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