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 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 go into an ale-house I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit she ordered me out
Such a custom as yours I can well do without
And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more
And out of my pocket I took ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke sure 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
I'd go home to my parents confess what I've done
And they'll open their arms to their prodigal son
And when they've caress me as ofttimes before
Sure 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
