Griffe:

1.  Strophe:
       D                                           G
I've been a Wild Rover for many a year
              D                A                                  D
And I've spent all my money on Whiskey and Beer.
                                                              G
And now I'm returning with gold in great store
   D            A                                 D
I never will play the Wild Rover no more.

Refrain:
             A                  D                      G
And it's no nay never, no nay never no more
          D                  G             A           D
Will I play the Wild Rover, no never no more.

2.  Strophe:
I went to an Alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent.
I asked her for credit she answered me nay
Saying customs like yours I can get any day.
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3.  Strophe:
I pulled from my pockets some sovereigns bright
And the landladys eyes opened wide with delight.
She said me have Whiskey and Wines of the best
And the words that I spoke where only in gest.
Refrain:

4.  Strophe:
And so to my parents confess what I've done
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And if they will do so as oft as before
I never will play the Wild Rover no more.
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