The Wild Rover Lyrics - Singles - Town Pants

I've been a wild rover for many's the year 

And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer 

But now I'm returning with money in great store 

And I never will play the wild rover no more. 

Chorus: 

And it's no, nay, never (ride up his kilt!) 

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 me money was spent 

I asked her for credit - She ordered me out 

"Such a custom as yours I can sure live without". 

(Chorus) 

Then out of my pocket I took 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". 

(Chorus) 

I'll go home to my parents confess what I've done 

And they'll open their arms to their prodigal son 

And when they've embraced me as oft-times before 

I never will play the wild rover no more. 

(Chorus)