I've been a wild rover for many a year
I've spent all the 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
I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit she answered me nay
Such a custom as 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
I will 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
And the words that you told 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 when they caress me ofttimes before
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
One last time
And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more
