Wild Rover Lyrics

I've been a wild rover for many's 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

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 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 like yours I can have any day

I took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I'd have whisky and wines of the best
And the words that she told me 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 oft times before
Then I never will play the wild rover no more