My Rough & Rowdy Ways

For years and years I've rambled

I drank my wine and gambled

But then one day, I thought I'd settle down

I met a sweet little lady

And she told me that she'd be my baby

We built a cottage in the old home town

I can't forget my good ol' rambling days

Them ol' freight trains

Keep calling me always

I may be rough, may be wild

My act tough, but it's just my style

'Cause I can't forget

My good ol' rough and rowdy ways

Sometimes I meet a bounder

Who knew me when I was a rounder

He grabbed my hand, he'll say

"Boy, have a drink"

We go down to the poolroom

Get in the game and then soon

It's broad daylight and I ain't had a wink

I can't forget my good ol' rambling days

Them ol' freight trains

Keep calling me always

May be rough, may be wild

May act tough, but it's just my style

'Cause I can't forget

My good ol' rough and rowdy ways