Wild Rover (No, Nay, Never)

 

No, nay, never (clap x 4)

No, nay, never no more (clap x 3)

Will I play the wild rover (clap)

No never, no more

 

I played a wild rover for many a year

I spent all my money on whiskey and beer

But now I’m returning with gold in great store

I never will play the wild rover no more

 

No, nay, never (clap x 4)

No, nay, never no more (clap x 3)

Will I play the wild rover (clap)

No never, no more

 

I went to an ale house I used to frequent

I told the landlady me money was spent

I asked her for credit, she answered me “Nay”

Such a customer as you I can have any day

 

Chorus

 

I then took from me pocket 10 sovereigns bright

And the landlady’s eyes opened wide with delight

She says “I have whiskeys and wine of the best

And the words that you told me were only in jest”

 

Chorus

 

I’ll go home to my parents, confess what I’ve done

And ask them to pardon their prodigal son

And when they’ve caressed me as often before

I never will play the wild rover no more!

 

Chorus x 2