The Wild Rover, by James Connolly

The Wild Rover

from Irish Come All Yaz by James Connolly

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The Wild Rover Lyrics

I've been a wild rover for many a year
And I 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.

chorus: And it's no, nay, never,
No nay never no more,
Will I play the wild rover
No never no more.

I went to an ale-house I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent.
I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay
Such a custom as yours I could have any day."

chorus

I took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight.
She said "I have whiskey and wines of the best
And the words that I spoke sure were only in jest."

chorus

I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son.
And if they caress (forgive) me as ofttimes before
Sure I never will play the wild rover no more.

chorus

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from Irish Come All Yaz, track released 30 January 2012

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So, what are Irish Come All Yaz? Irish comallyehs are Irish Acapelas. Got my training for this type of singing at a very ... more early age in many a knackers campsite. Its where all the best music came from. Basically, it was known as "a song around the house" and everyone got skuttered. Thanks for listening and hopefully you will support my music by purchasing some of the tracks! Slainte! JC less