WHISKEY in the JAR Do

WHISKEY IN THE JAR

As I was going over the far Farrey Kerry mountains do lam I met with captain Farrel and his money I was counting fa do I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier do lam Sayin’ stand and deliver for I am th bold deceiver fa do

MASH A RIG DABADOO DABADA WALK FOR THE DADDY OOH sol do WALK FOR THE DADDY OOH THERE WHISKEY IN THE JAR fa do sol do

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

I went up to my chamber a far to take a slumber I dreamed of golden jewels and for sure that was no wonder But Jenny drew me charges and then fill them up with water And send for captain Farrel to be ready for the slaughter

It was early in the mornin’ just before I rose to travel Up comes a man or footman and likewise captain Farrel I first produced my pistol for she ‘d taken away my rapier But I couldn’t shoot tha water so a prisoner I was taken

CLAVIERS X 2

If anyone can aid me, it’s my brother in the army And I can find a station as caporal in Killarny And if he goes with me we’ll go roaring in Killkenny And I’m sure he’ll that me better than my almost boring Jenny

REFRAIN X 2