The Wild Rover - The Tartan Lads

The Wild Rover - The Tartan Lads
I've been a wild rover for many a year
But I 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
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 my money was spent
When I asked her for credit she answered me nay
Such a custom as yours I could have any day
And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more
I took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I told sure were only in jest
And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more
I'll go back to my parents confess what I've done
And I'll hold pardon their prodigal son
And if they forgive me as ofttimes before
Then 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