Wild Rover

I’ve been a wild rover for many 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
And I’ll 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 …

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 …

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 have kissed me as oft-times before
I never will play the wild rover no more

And it’s no, nay, never …