WILD ROVER

I’ve been a wild rover for many a year
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

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And it’s no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No 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
Sure it’s custom like yours I can have anyday”

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Then out of my pocket I drew sovereigns bright
And the landlady’s eyes opened wide with delight
She said “I have whiskey and wines of the best
And those words I’ve just spoken were only in jest”

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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 forgive me as oft times before
I never will play the wild rover no more

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