I've been a wild rover for many a year.
And I've spent all my money on whisky and beer.
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more.
Refrein: And it's no, nay, never,
No, nay, never no more.
Will I play the wild rover.
No, never no more.
I went into an alehouse I used to frequent.
And I told the landlady my money was spent.
I asked her for credit, she answered me: Nay,
Such customs as yours I can have any day.
I then took from my pockets ten sovereigns bright.
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.
She said I have whiskies and wines of the best.
And the words I have told you were only in jest.
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've caressed me as oftimes before.
I never will play the wild rover no more. |
