the wild rover

Ive been a wild rover for manys the year
And Ive spent all my money on whiskey and beer,
But now Im returning with gold in great store
And I never will play the wild rover no more.
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And its 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 my money was spent.
I asked her for credit, she answered me 'nay
Such a custom as yours I can have everyday.'
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I then took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landladys eyes opened wide with delight.
She says 'I have whiskeys and the wines of the best
And the words that you told me were only in jest.'
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Ill go home to my parents, confess what Ive done
And Ill ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And when theyve caressed me as oft times before
I never will play the wild rover no more.
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