Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I've spent all mi money on whisky 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
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 mi money was spent
I asked her for credit she answered me nay
Such a custom as yours I can get any day

Then out of mi pocket I pulled sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I have whisky and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke they were only in jest

I'll go back to mi parents confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And if they caress me as oft times before
Then I never will play the wild rover no more