Fire On Mcginnis - Wild Rover lyrics

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I've been a wild rover for many a year

I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer

And now I've returned with gold in great store

And I never will play the Wild Rover no more

And it's no-nay-never

No-nay-never no more

Will I be the Wild Rover

No never no more

I went down to the ale house I use to frequent

I told the land lady my money was spent

I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay"

Such custom like yours I could have any day

I took from my pocket ten sovereign bright

The land lady's eyes opened wide with delight

She said I've got whiskeys and wines of the best

And I'll take you upstairs and I'll show you the rest

I went back to my parents, confessed what I'd done

I asked them to pardon their prodigal son

And when they caress me, like oft times before

I never will play the Wild Rover no more