Prodigal Son

I am a rover I've rambled all over
You see I was born with this wild urge to roam
But lately I'm yearning to Ireland returning
And it's time I was packing me things to go home

In all this wide world there was only one girl
Who captured my heart and was always in mind
We swore love together forever and ever
But girls shouldn't fall for the rambling kind

And I'll always remember her beauty and charm
Along the old railway we'd walk arm in arm
Into the town to a little café
Lost in each other all day

I was ready to marry but I couldn't tarry
The lure of adventure grew stronger each day
And I knew from the start that my young restless heart
Would find no content till I wandered away

And I'll always remember her beauty and charm
And along the old railway we'd walk arm in arm
Into the town to a little café
Lost in each other all day

I know that my leavin' had caused her to grieving
And I hope she found someone far better than me
Someone there for her, to love and adore her
And cherish each moment in her company

And I'll always remember her beauty and charm
Along the old railway we'd walk arm in arm
Into the town to a little café
Lost in each other all day

I hear she died lonely awaiting her only
Awaiting in vain for a false love like me
Now old friends ignore me, they shun and abhor me
She died for a love that never could be

And I'll always remember her beauty and charm
Along the old railway we'd walk arm in arm
Into the town to a little café
Lost in each other all day
Lost in each other all day