I've been a wild wild rover
Sailed all over the sea
But this thing that makes me wonder

Has made a fool of me

For it took me from my childhood

Underneath the stars and skies
And I still hear the wind
Whistling through the wild wood, whispering goodbye


It's home boys home
She's home boys home

No matter
Where I roam


If you see my mother
Please give her all of my love
For she has a heart of gold there

As good as God above

If you see my mother

Tell her I'm keeping fine
Tell her that I love her
And I'll try and write sometime