The Pogues - The Wild Rover

I’ve been a wild rover for many’s a year, And I’ve spent all my money on whiskey and beer And now I’m returning 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 And I’ll play the wild rover, No never no more 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, “Custom like yours I can have any day“ And it’s no, nay, never! No nay never no more And I’ll play the wild rover, No never no more I took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright, And the landlady’s eyes opened wide with delight She said, “I have whiskeys and wines of the best, And the words that I told you were only in jest“ And it’s no, nay, never! No nay never no more And I’ll play the wild rover, No