Whiskey in the Jar
The Pogues feat. The Dubliners Lyrics

As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains
I was traveling over the famous Kerry mountains

I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting
I encountered Captain Farrell who was counting his money

I first produced me pistol and I then produced me rapier
I showed my pistol and rapier

Saying "Stand and deliver" for he were a bold deceiver
I demanded Captain Farrell to hand over his belongings as he was a bold liar

Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Nonsensical verse

Whack fall the daddy-o, whack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical verse

There's whiskey in the jar
There's a drink of whiskey in the container (jar)

I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I counted the money and it was a substantial amount

I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny
I kept the money in my pocket and took it to my lover, Jenny

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

But the devil take the women for they never can be easy
However, women are often difficult to deal with

I went unto my chamber, all for to take a slumber
I went to my room to sleep

I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder
I had a dream of riches and it was not surprising

But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water
Jenny replaced my bullets with water

Then sent for captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
She then called for Captain Farrell to prepare to take me down

Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Nonsensical verse

Whack fall the daddy-o, whack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical verse

There's whiskey in the jar
There's a drink of whiskey in the container (jar)

'Twas early in the morning, before I rose to travel
Early in the morning, before I left

Up comes a band of footmen and likewise captain Farrell
A group of soldiers, including Captain Farrell, arrived

I first produced me pistol for she'd stolen away my rapier
I showed my pistol as Jenny had taken my rapier

I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken
As I couldn't shoot with water-filled bullets, I was captured

Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Nonsensical verse

Whack fall the daddy-o, whack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical verse

There's whiskey in the jar
There's a drink of whiskey in the container (jar)

If anyone can aid me 'tis my brother in the army
My brother in the army is the only one who can help me

If I can find his station in Cork or in Killarney
If I can locate him in Cork or Killarney

And if he'll go with me, we'll go roamin' through Kilkenney
If he accompanies me, we'll wander around Kilkenney

And I'm sure he'll treat me better than my own me sportin' Jenny
I'm confident he'll treat me better than my lover, Jenny

Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Nonsensical verse

Whack fall the daddy-o, whack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical verse

There's whiskey in the jar
There's a drink of whiskey in the container (jar)

There's some take delight in the carriages a rollin'
Some people enjoy riding in carriages

And others take delight in the hurly and the bowling
Others have fun in sports games like hurling or bowling

But I take delight in the juice of the barley
But I enjoy drinking barley liquor

And courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early
And flirting with beautiful women early in the morning

Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Nonsensical verse

Whack fall the daddy-o, whack fall the daddy-o
Nonsensical verse

There's whiskey in the jar
There's a drink of whiskey in the container (jar)