The Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many the years

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

Nay, never, no more

I went to an ale house I used to frequent

And told the landlady my money was spent

I asked her for credit, she answered me, "Nay,

Such a customer as yours I could have any day."

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,

And the words that I spoke sure 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 if they caress me, as oft times before

Sure I'll never will play the wild rover no more