I've been a wild rover, for many's the year

And I've spent all me 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

CHORUS

And it's no, nay, never (clap-clap-clap-clap)

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 I told the landlady me money was spent

I asked her for credit, she answered my nay

Such a custom as yours I can get any day

I brought from my pocket, ten sovereigns bright

And the landlady’s eyes opened wide with delight

She said I have whiskeys and wines of the best

And the words that I told you were only in jest

I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done

And I'll ask that the pardon their prodigal son

And when they caress me, as oft times before

I never will play the wild rover no more