Here are almost all the lyrics. The last I heard, The New Barleycorn was based out of Cleveland. I don't recall the names of the guys. I just happened to be archiving some of the old tunes today. Coincidence? I don't think so.

IF I COULD BE A ROVER

Chorus: I'll dance and I'll sing, if I could be a rover.
If I could spend me leisure time and roam the whole world over.
Out for the divilment, the joy and the fun.
So I'll just drink the whiskey, boys, until me days are done.

1. If a man has to work all week from early morning light
He needs a little something to keep him warm at night
Some men like the women, for sport and for fun
But I'll just drink me whiskey, boys, until me days are done.

2. I have a wife at home now, she nags me day and night
Especially after closing time when I arrive home tight
I know she doesn't mean it, that's why I take no heed
And nagging at this time of night is the last thing that I need.

3. And when the time has come for me to take me last long sleep
I'll raise the bottle to me lips and drink the liquid deep
The clergy may condemn it, but I've got this to say
If there's any drink n heaven, boys, I'll get there some fine day.