whiskey in the jar

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Whiskey In The Jar

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     As I was goin' over yon Killgary mountain
     I met with Captain Farrel and his money he was countin'
     I first produced me pistol and I drew forth me rapier
     sayin' stand and deliver for I am your bold deceiver

Chorus:

     Mush-a rish annum ringum rah
     whack fol the laddio
     whack fol the laddio
     there's whiskey in the jar

     Well he counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
     I put it in me pocket for to bring it home to Jenny
     she sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
     but the devil take that woman for she always lies so easy

Chorus:

     I went into my chamber a-for to take me slumber
     I dream't of gold and silver and sure it was no wonder
     that Jenny took me pistols and she filled them up with water
     and sent for Captain Farrel to be ready for the slaughter

Chorus:

     'Twas early in the morning before I rose to travel
     the guards were all around me and likewise Captain Farrel
     I then drew forth me pistols for she'd stolen away me rapier
     but I couldn't shoot the water so a prisoner I was taken

Chorus:

     they took me to a jail without a judge nor writin'
     or robbing Captain Farrel up on Killgary mountain
     but they didn't take me fists so I knocked that jailer down
     and I bid a fond farewell to that far-fen-Kerry town

Chorus:

     If anyone can aid me it's my brother in the army
     I hear that he is stationed in Cork or in Kilarney
     and if he comes to join me we'll go rovin' in Kilkenny
     I'm sure he'll treat me better than my lyin' cheatin' Jenny

Chorus:

Some take delight in the hurling and the bowling
Some take delight in fast carriages a rolling
But me I takes delight in the juice of the barley
And courtin' pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early.

Chorus:X-2

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