I've been a wild rover for many a year,
And I've 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.
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 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 custom as 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.
Then out of my pockets I drew sovereign bright
And the landlady opened her eyes in delight.
She said sir I have whiskey and wines of the best,
And those words I just 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.
Now its home to my parents, confess what I've done,
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And when they forgive me as oft times before,
Then 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.
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