Scotlandsmusic

I've been a wild rover for many a yearAnd I've spent all my money on whisky and beerBut now I'm returning with gold in great storeAnd I swear I will play the wild rover no more.

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And it's no, nay, neverNo, nay never no moreWill I play the wild roverNo never no more.

I went into an ale-house I used to frequentAnd I told the landlady my money was spent.I asked her for credit she answered me 'NaySuch custom as yours I can get every day.'

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I took from my pocket a handful of goldAnd on the round table it glittered and rolled.I asked her for whisky and beer of the best.What I told you before, it was only in jest.'

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I'll go back to my parents, confess what I've doneAnd I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son.And when they forgive me as oft times beforeThen I swear I will