[Verse 1]
I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I spent all me money on whiskey and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I promise to play the wild rover no more

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

[Verse 2]
I went to an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me, "Nay
Sure a custom like yours I could get any day"

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

[Verse 3]
And from my pocket I took sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes, they lit up with delight
She said, "I have whiskeys and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke, sure were only in jest"
[Chorus]
And it's no, nay, never
No, nay, never no more
Will I play the wild rover?
No, never, no more

[Verse 4]
I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And if they forgive me as oft-times before
Then I promise I'll play the wild rover no more

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

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