And it's no, nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never, no more

I've been a wild rover for many's the year
And I spent all my money on whiskey and beer
And 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 my money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me nay
Such a custom like yours I can't 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 then took from my pocket ten souverins bright
And the landlady's eyes opened up with delight
She says I have whiskeys and wines of the best
And the words that you told me 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

And it's no, nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never, no more

I go home to my parents, confess what i've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they've caressed me as oft times before
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

And it's no, nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play the wild rover
No never, no more