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WHISKEY IN THE JAR - Traditional

WHISKEY!

As I was a going over the Gillgarry Mountain,
I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was countin'.
I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier,
Sayin' stand and deliver for I am a bold receiver.

Chorus:
Well shirigim duraham da
Crack whore on the patio, crack whore on the patio
There's whiskey in the jar.

I counted out my money and it made a pretty penny,
So I put it in my pocket and I took it home to Jenny.
She sighed and swore she never would deceive you
But the devil take the women for they always lie so easy.

Chorus

I went up to my chamber all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder.
Jenny took me charges and she filled them up with water,
and called for Captain Farrell to get ready for the slaughter.

Chorus

Twas early in the morning before I rose to travel,
Up came a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell.
I first produced my pistol for she'd stolen away me rapier,
but I could not fire the water so a prisoner I was taken.

Chorus

Chorus

If anyone can save me it's my brother in the army,
though I know not where he's stationed whether Cork or in Killarney.
But when I find him there we'll go out and Killkenney, (You Bastard!)
And I swear he'd treat me better than me darling' sporting Jenny.

Chorus

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