The Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many's the year
And I spent all me money on whisky and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I promise to 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
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

And it's no, nay, never
No, nay, never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No, never no more

And then through my pocket, I touched sovereigns bright
And the landlady's legs opened wide with delight
She said I'll have whisky and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke 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

When I'm home to my parents confess what I've done
And I'll asked them to pardon their prodigal son
And if they'll embraced me as often before
I'll promise to 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