Wild Rover

And it's no, nay, never, no nay never no more
Will I play the Wild Rover no never no more

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 a custom as yours I could 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 some gold shining bright
And the Landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said "I have Whiskeys and Ales 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

We'll go home to our parents, confess what we've done
And we'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they've caressed us as oft times before
We swear we 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