The Wild Rover

1.I've been a wild rover for many a year,And I 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.Ref.:And it's no, nay, never,No nay never no more,Will I play the wild rover,No never no more.2.I went to an ale-house I used to frequent,And I told the landlady my money was spent.I asked her for credit, she answered me "Nay!Such a custom as yours I could have any day."3.I took from my pocket ten sovereigns brightAnd the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.She said "I have whiskey and wines of the bestAnd the words that I spoke sure were only in jest."4.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 ofttimes before,Sure I never will play the wild rover no more.