I've been a wild rover for many's the year  And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer  But now I'm returning with money in great store  And I never will play the wild rover no more.  Chorus:  And it's no, nay, never (ride up his kilt!)  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 me money was spent  I asked her for credit - She ordered me out  "Such a custom as yours I can sure live without".  (Chorus)  Then out of my pocket I took 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 spoke sure were only in jest".  (Chorus)  I'll go home to my parents confess what I've done  And they'll open their arms to their prodigal son  And when they've embraced me as oft-times before  I never will play the wild rover no more.  (Chorus)