Whiskey in the Jar
Irish music Lyrics

As I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains
While travelling over mountains in Cork and Kerry, I met Captain Farrell.

I met with Captain Farrell
I encountered Captain Farrell during my journey.

And his money he was counting
I observed Captain Farrell counting his money.

I first produced my pistol
I showed Captain Farrell my gun.

I then produced my rapier
I unsheathed my sword.

Saying "Stand and deliver
I demanded that Captain Farrell give me his money.

For you are a bold deceiver"
I accused Captain Farrell of being deceitful.

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song, repeating throughout.

With me ring dum a doodle um dah Whack fol the daddy o Whack fol the daddy o There's whiskey in the jar
Refrain of the song, repeating the phrase 'whack fol the daddy o' and stating that there is whiskey in the jar.

I counted out his money it made a pretty penny
I counted the money I took from Captain Farrell and it was a significant amount.

I put it in my pocket and took it home to jenny
I took the money home to my lover, Jenny.

She sighed and she swore That she never would deceive me
Jenny promised me that she would never betray me.

But the devil take those women For they never can be easy
I express frustration and distrust towards women in general.

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song, repeating throughout.

I went into my chamber all for to take a slumber
I went to sleep in my bedroom.

I dreamt of gold and jewels And for sure it was no wonder
I had a dream about treasure, which was not surprising given the recent events.

But Jenny drew me charges And filled them up with water
Jenny replaced my bullets with water in an attempt to prevent me from committing violence.

And she sent for Captain Farrell To be ready for the slaughter
Jenny called Captain Farrell, to whom I previously attempted to rob, to be prepared for my possible violence.

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song, repeating throughout.

It was early in the morning before I rose to travel
In the early morning, before I set out on my journey.

Up comes a band of footmen And with them Captain Farrell
A group of soldiers arrived, including Captain Farrell.

I first produced me pistol For she'd taken away my rapier
I showed my gun because Jenny had taken my sword.

But I couldn't shoot the water So a prisoner I was taken
I was unable to use my gun because it was loaded with water, so I was captured.

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song, repeating throughout.

If anyone can aid me, 'tis my brother in the army
My brother in the military is the only person who can help me.

If I could find his station in Cork or in Killarney
If I can locate him in Cork or Killarney, I could ask for his help.

And if he'd come and join me We'd go rovin' in Kilkenny
If he joined me, we could rob people together in Kilkenny.

I'm sure he'd treat me fairer Than my own sporting Jenny
I trust my brother more than Jenny.

[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song, repeating throughout.

Some take delight in fishing or in boating Some take delight in the carriage wheels a rolling
People have different hobbies and interests such as fishing, boating or riding on carriages.

But I take delight in the juice of the barley And courtin' pretty fair maids in the morning Bright and early
I enjoy drinking whiskey made from barley and flirting with pretty women in the morning.

[Chorus: X2]
The chorus of the song repeated twice in succession.