Chorus
A-roving, a-roving
Since roving's been my ru-i-in
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid.

I took that fair maid for a walk
Mark well what I say
I took that fair maid for a walk
And we had such a loving talk
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid.

I put my arm around her waist
Mark well what I say
I put my arm around her waist
So slim and trim and tightly laced
I'll go no more a-roving with you fair maid.