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

And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer

But now I'm returning with money in great store

And I never will play the wild rover no more.

Chorus:

And it's no, nay, never (ride up his kilt!)

No, nay, never,

no more

Will I play the wild rover

No, never, no more!

I went into an ale-house I used to frequent

And I told the landlady me money was spent

I asked her for credit - She ordered me out