Carnforth RUFC

Wild Rover

I've been a Wild Rover for many a year,
And I've spent all my money on whiskey and beer,
But 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 (Right up your kilt)
No, nay, never, no more,
Will I 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 for credit, she answered me "Nay,
Such custom like yours I can get any day!"

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Then I pulled from my pocket 3 gold sovereigns bright,
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight,
She said I have whiskey and wine of the best,
And the words I have spoken were only in jest

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I'll go home to my parents and confess all I've done,
And ask them to pardon their prodigal son,
And if they caress me as oft times before,
I never will play the Wild Rover no more.

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I've been a hell's angel for many a year,
and spent all my money on black leather gear
My bike is an old one but stands in good stead
How I wish I had been a wild rover instead!

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I went to a shit house I used to frequent
and told the attendant my penny was bent
I asked him for credit and he said "No way"
So I crapped on the floor and said "Sweep that away"

etc. etc. etc.