Tiotiof

THE WILD ROVER

I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer
But 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
Such a custom like yours I can get any day
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Put my hand in my pocket pulled out shillings bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
For sure I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke sure were only in jest
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I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And when they've embraced me as oft times before
I never will play the wild rover no more
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