I've been a wild rover for many a year. And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer. And now I'm returning with gold in great store. And I never will play the wild rover no more.
Now brave boys, we're on the march. Off to Portugal and Spain. Drums are beating, banners flying. The Devil at home will come tonight. . So it's go, fare thee well.
Says my aul' wan to your aul' wan. "Will ye go to the Waxies Dargle?". Says your aul' wan to my aul' wan. "I haven't got a farthing. . I went up to Monto town.