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Rover Lyrics by Jethro Tull

Heavy Horses

1978

[Verse 1]
I chase your every footstep
And I follow every whim
When you call the tune, I'm ready
To strike up the battle hymn
My lady of the meadows
My comber of the beach
You've thrown the stick for your dog's trick
But it's floating out of reach

[Chorus]
The long road is a rainbow
And the pot of gold lies there
So slip the chain and I'm off again
You'll find me everywhere
'Cause I'm a rover

[Verse 2]
As the robin craves the summer
To hide his smock of red
I need the pillow of your hair
In which to hide my head
I'm simple in my sadness
Resourceful in remorse
Then I'm down straining at the lead
Holding on a windward course

[Chorus]
The long road is a rainbow
And the pot of gold lies there
So slip the chain and I'm off again
You'll find me everywhere
'Cause I'm a rover

[Verse 3]
Strip me from the bundle
Of balloons at every fair
Colourful and carefree
They're designed to make you stare
But I'm lost and I'm losing
The thread that holds me down
And I'm up, hot and rising
In the lights of every town

[Chorus]
The long road is a rainbow
And the pot of gold lies there
So slip the chain and I'm off again
You'll find me everywhere
'Cause I'm a rover

About “Rover” by Jethro Tull

Read the complete lyrics to "Rover" by Jethro Tull from the album "Heavy Horses" in 1978. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, British Folk, British Rock.

"Rover" is performed by Jethro Tull. from the album "Heavy Horses" in 1978 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Rover", explore more songs by Jethro Tull using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Rover" is credited to Jethro Tull. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Rover" appears on "Heavy Horses" in 1978.

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