The Wild Rover Lyrics

chorus: 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.

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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"
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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."
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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.

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