Whiskey In the Jar

As I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains

I met with Captain Farrell, and his money, he was countin'

I first produced my pistol, and then, produced my rapier

Said, "Stand and deliver, for you are the bold receiver"

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

I counted out his money and it was a pretty penny

I put it in my pocket for to take it home to Jenny

She sighed and she swore she never would deceive me

But the devil take the woman, sure, they never can be easy

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

I went into my chambers, all for to take some slumber

I dreamt of gold and silver, and sure, it was no wonder

But Jenny drew me charges and filled them up with water

And sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

Was early the next morning, before I rose to travel

Up came a band of footmen, and likewise, Captain Farrell

I first produced my rapier, and I then produced my pistols

But I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

If anyone can save me, it's me brother in the army

If I could only find him in Cork or in Killarney

And if he'd come and free me, we'd go rovin' in Kilkenny

I'm sure he'd treat me better than me darling sportin' Jenny

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

Now some take delight in the football and the hurlin'

And more take delight in the cannon ball a-rollin'

But I take delight in the juice of the barley

And courtin' pretty fair maids in the morning, bright and early

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar

Mush-a ring dum-a-do, dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar