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I've been a wild rover for many's the year |
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And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer, |
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But now I'm returning with gold in great store |
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And I never will play the wild rover no more. |
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And it's no, nay, never, |
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No nay never no more, |
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Will I play the wild rover |
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No never, no more. |
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I went into an ale-house I used to frequent |
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And I told the landlady my money was spent. |
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I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay |
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Such a custom as yours I can have everyday." |
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I then took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright |
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And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight. |
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She says "I have whiskeys and the wines of the best |
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And the words that you told me were only in jest." |
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I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done |
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And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son. |
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And when they've caressed me as oft' times before |
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I never will play the wild rover no more. |
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