Traditional song

Sung by shane mcgowan and sinead o'connor

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I've been a wild rover for many's the 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



And it's no nay never

No nay never no more

Will i play the wild rover

No never no more



But i went to an ale house i used to frequent

And i told the landlady me money's all spent

But i asked her for credit she answered me nay

Sure a custom like yours i can have any day



And it's no nay never

No nay never no more

Will i play the wild rover

No never no more



I lent from my pocket i took sovereigns bright

And the landlady's legs opened wide with delight

She says i have whiskey and wines of the best

And the words that i spoke were to ya only in jest



And it's no nay never

No nay never no more

Will i play the wild rover

No never no more

But 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'll embraced me as oft times before

I promise to play the wild rover no more



And it's no nay never

No nay never no more

Will i play the wild rover

No never no more



And it's no nay never

No nay never no more

Will i play the wild rover

No never no more..


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