Lyrics

[Verse 1] When I was young and foolish I joined to be a soldier They marched me up and down the town With a gun upon me shoulder I fought in bloody battlefield Where manys-a-life was squandered I didn't like the job at all So I took me hitch and wandered [Chorus] To hell with all your orders! I want no rules or borders! I'll spend me time a-rambling 'round Drinking pints of porter [Verse 2] By god, I had a wife one time But we were badly mated We argued this, we argued that And now we're separated And if by chance I pass her by I'm always right and civil "Good morning to ye, ma'am", says I "To hell with you", she snivels [Chorus] To hell with all your orders! I want no rules or borders! I'll spend me time a-rambling 'round Drinking pints of porter [Verse 3] There's some who do their daily toil And seem to be contented If that was me, I'd whinge all day And no doubt be demented I tip me hat to workers all Who bear their situation I'll never be a wage-slave for It's not me life's vocation [Chorus] To hell with all your orders! I want no rules or borders! I'll spend me time a-rambling 'round Drinking pints of porter [Instrumental] [Verse 4] There's freedom on the open road To travel where you pleases Down country lanes or leafy glens In snow or summer breezes No one to tell me what to do No boss to scrutinize me I'm happy as a lark for I'm The one who does advise me [Chorus] To hell with all your orders! I want no rules or borders! I'll spend me time a-rambling 'round Drinking pints of porter [Chorus] To hell with all your orders! I want no rules or borders! I'll spend me time a-rambling 'round Drinking pints of porter