Verse
I've been a wild rover this many a year
Spent all my money on whiskey and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
Never to be a wild rover no more
Chorus
And it's no, no never
Never, never no more
Never, never again will I be
A wild rover no more
Verse
I went to a shanty I used to frequent
I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit, she answered me 'nay'
Saying, "Customers like you, I can get any day"
Chorus
And it's no, no never
Never, never no more
Never, never again will I be
A wild rover no more
Verse
I pulled from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
The landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
Saying, "I've got whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I uttered, were only in jest"
Chorus
And it's no, no never
Never, never no more
Never, never again will I be
A wild rover no more
Verse
I'll go home to my parents, tell them what I've done
I hope they will pardon their prodigal son
And if they will do, as so often before
I never will play the wild rover no more
Chorus
And it's no, no never
Never, never no more
Never, never again will I be
A wild rover no more
Chorus
And it's no, no never
Never, never no more
Never, never again will I be
A wild rover no more