I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I've spent all me 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 into an Shanty I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay"
"Such 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
So I open me pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She says "I have whiskeys and wines of the best"
And i'll take you upstairs and I'll show you the rest
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 me parents, confess what I'd done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And they embrace me as oft times before
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 yes, maybe, always
Yes, maybe, always some more
(Tempo Slows down)
Will I play the wild rover
No, never no more