Wild Rover Marc Gunn

I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer
But now I've returned 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 rover
No never, no more

I went down to an ale house I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit, but she answered me "Nay
Such custom like yours I could have any day."

I took 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 I'll take you upstairs, and I'll show you the rest

I'll go home to my 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
I never will play the wild rover no more!