I've played 'The Wild Rover' for too many years
And I've spent all me money on guitars and gear
And now I'm rehearsing with new songs in store
And I never will play 'The Wild Rover' no more

And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never no more

I went into an alehouse I used to frequent
And I told the landlady how my time had been spent
I asked for a gig, she answered me 'Nay'
Said 'It's folkies like you I can get any day'

And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never no more

So I pulled out the words to 'The Fields Of Athenry'
And I told the committee I'd give it a try
They said 'Well, that song, it must be the best
And what we said before was only in jest'

And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never no more

'll go back to that folk club, and confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
If they don't forgive me 'cos they've not done before
I'll sing 'Folkie Lament' as they show me the door

'Cos it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never no more

And it's no nay never
No nay never no more
Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never no more

Will I play 'The Wild Rover'
No never... no...

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