The Wild Rover
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Chorus:
And it's no, nay, never,
No, nay, never no more,
Will I play the wild rover
No never, no more.
I've been a wild rover for many's a year,
I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer.
But now I'm returning with gold in great store,
I never will play the wild rover no more.
Chorus:
I went into an ale house I used to frequent
And told the landlady my money was spent.
I asked her for credit, she answered me: "Nay."
Saying: "Custom like yours I can have any day."
Chorus:
I drew from my pocket ten sovereigns bright,
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.
She said: "I have whiskey and wine of the best,
And the words that I told you were only in jest."
Chorus:
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done,
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And when they caress me as oft times before,
I never will play the wild rover no more.
Chorus:
- Seamus Kennedy
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