I've been a wild rover for many a 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.

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

No never no more.

I went to 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,
For 'tis custom as yours I could have any day."


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Then out of my pocket I pulled 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."

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