Wild Rover

Formerly in the Irish Packet

I've played the Wild Rover for many a 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.

And it's no, nay, never [hike up your kilt]
No nay never no more
Will I play the Wild Rover
No never, no more.

I went to an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady me money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me, "Nay,"
“Such custom as yours I could have any day!"

I took from me 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 was only in jest!"

I’ll return to my parents, confess what I’ve done
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they forgive me, as oft' times before
Then I never will play the Wild Rover no more.