Lyrics Whiskey in the Jar - The Ferrymen

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 me pistol and then I drew me rapier
Saying, «Stand and deliver, for You are bold deceiver»
With your ring dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for the daddy-o
Whack for the daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
I put it in my pocket and I took it home to Jenny
She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me
But the devil take the women, for they never can be easy
With your ring dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for the daddy-o
Whack for the daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar
I went into me chamber, all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder
But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water
And sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter
With your ring dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for the daddy-o
Whack for the daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar
If there’s anyone can aid me, it’s me brothers in the army
If I can find their station in Cork or in Killarney
And if they go with me, we’ll go roving in Kilkenny
I’m sure he treats me fairer than me only, sportin' Jenny
With your ring dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for the daddy-o
Whack for the daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar
With your ring dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for the daddy-o
Whack for the daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar