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Whiskey In The Jar

from Songs of The Rising by The Dublin City Rounders

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Whiskey in The Jar is a traditional Irish song which has remained popular for at least the past 100 years.

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As I was going over the far famed Kerry Mountains
I came on Captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I first produced me pistol, I then produced me rapier
I said: "Stand and deliver for you are a bold deceiver"

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

I counted up his money and it made a pretty penny
I put it in me pocket and took it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
But the devil take the woman for they never can be easy

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

I went up to me chamber but for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder
But Jenny took me charges and she filled them up with water
And she sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

'Twas early in the morning just before I rose to travel
Up came a band of footman and likewise Captain Farrell
I first produced me pistol for she stolen away me rapier
I couldn't shoot for water so a prisoner a was taken

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

If anyone can aid me tis my brother in the army
If I could find his station in Cork or in Killarney
And if he will go with me we'll go roaving through Killkenny
And he's sure to treat me better than me own disportin' Jenny

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

Musha ring dumma do dumma daa
Wack fol the daddy-ol
Wack fol the daddy-ol
There's whiskey in the jar

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from Songs of The Rising, released March 25, 2016
Words & Music Trad Arr by David Virgin & The Dublin City Rounders.

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