the wild rover

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 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 into 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 can have everyday."

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I then took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright

And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.

She says "I have whiskeys and the wines of the best

And the words that you told me 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 when they've caressed me as oft' times before

I never will play the wild rover no more.

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