Lyrics

The Wild Rover

The Wild Rover was recorded by Paddy and Bill on both the Live At The Shanakee audiocassette tape and the Live At The Radisson CD.

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The Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover for many a year
I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer
Now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I swear that I'll play the wild rover no more

Chorus:

And it's no, nay, never
(clap hands four times)
No, nay, never, No more
Will I play the wild rover
No, never, no more

I went into an ale house that I used to frequent
And I told the lady my money was spent
I asked her for credit and she answered me nay
Such a custom as yours I can get any day

(Repeat Chorus)

And out of my pocket I pulled sovereigns bright
The landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
She said I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I said were only in jest

(Repeat Chorus)

I'd go home to my parents confess what I've done
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And if they'll caress me as oft times before
Then I swear that I will play the wild rover no more

(Repeat Chorus)

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