Now I've been a wild rover

For many's 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

Ten sovereigns bright

And the landlady's eyes

Opened wide with delight

She said I have whiskey

And wines of the best

This words

That she spoke me 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'll go home to my parents

Confess what I've done

And I'll ask them

To pardon their prodigal son

And if they caressed me

A s oft-times 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

No never no more

No never no more