The Wild Rover Songtext
von Sam Larner

I′ve been a wild rover
For many long years
I've spent all my money on wine, ale and beer
Now to give up all roving
Put my money in store
And ne′er will I play the wild rover no more

Nay, no never
Never no more
Ne'er will I play the wild rover no more

I went into an alehouse
Where I used to frequent
And told the landlady my money was all spent
I called for a pint but she says to me "Nay
Such customer as you, I can meet every day"


Nay, no never
Never no more
Ne'er will I play the wild rover no more

I put my hand in my pocket
Drew handfuls of gold
And on the round table it glittered and rolled
Now here′s my best brandies, my whiskey and all
Be gone landlady, I′ll have none at all

Nay, no never
Never no more
Ne'er will I play the wild rover no more

I′ll go home to my parents
Tell them what I've done
And ask to give pardon to a prodigal son
And if they forgive me, which they′ve done times before
Then ne'er will I play the wild rover no more

Nay, no never
Never no more
Ne′er will I play the wild rover no more