I must away now, I cannot tarry
This morning's tempest I have to pass
I must be guided, without a stumble
Into the arms that I love the most
For I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high-degree
It's when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company
And when he came to his true love's dwelling,
He knelt down gently, upon a stone,
And through her window, he whispers lowly
Is my true lover within at home.
For I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high-degree
It's when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company
Wake up, wake up, love, 'tis your own true lover,
Wake up, wake up, love, and let me in,
For I am wet, love, and I am weary,
For I am wet, love, unto my skin
She's raised her up with the greatest of pleasure
She's raised her up and she let him in
And they were locked in each other's arms there
'Til that long night was past and gone
For I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high-degree
It's when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company
And when the long night was passed and on
And when the small clouds, began to go
He's taken her hand aye, they kissed and parted
Then he saddled and mounted, and away did go
For I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high-degree
It's when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company