I've been a wild rover for many a year I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer And now I've returned 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 be the Wild Rover No never no more I went down to the ale house I use to frequent I told the land lady my money was spent I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay" Such custom like yours I could have any day I took from my pocket ten sovereign bright The land lady's eyes opened wide with delight She said I've got whiskeys and wines of the best And I'll take you upstairs and I'll show you the rest