Whiskey In The Jar
Tricks of Love and the Devil's Dance: Bryan Adams' Whiskey Tale
Lyrics
As I was goin' over the Cork and Kerry mountains
Traveling over Cork and Kerry mountains.
I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin'
Observing Captain Farrell counting money.
I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier
Revealing a pistol and rapier.
I said stand o'er and deliver or the devil he may take ya
Demands surrender or face consequences.
Musha ring dumb a do dumb a da
Chorus expressing joy and anticipation of whiskey.
Whack for my daddy-o
-Whack for my daddy-o
-There's whiskey in the jar-o
-I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny
Successfully robbing Captain Farrell.
I took all of his money and I brought it home to Molly
Bringing the stolen money to Molly.
She swore that she'd love me, never would she leave me
Molly promising eternal love.
But the devil take that woman for you know she tricked me easy
Feeling betrayed by Molly's deceit.
Musha ring dumb a do dumb a da
Reiteration of the joyful chorus.
Whack for my daddy-o
-Whack for my daddy-o
-There's whiskey in the jar-o
-Being drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber
Being intoxicated, visiting Molly's room.
Takin' my money with me and I never knew the danger
Unaware of danger, carrying the stolen money.
About six or maybe seven in walked Captain Farrell
Captain Farrell entering Molly's chamber.
I jumped up, fired off my pistols and I shot him with both barrels
Reacting by shooting Captain Farrell.
Musha ring dumb a do dumb a da
Repeating the chorus with emphasis.
Whack for my daddy-o
-Whack for my daddy-o
-There's whiskey in the jar-o
-Now some men like the fishin' and some men like the fowlin'
Men having different preferences, narrating personal liking for sleep.
And some men like ta hear a cannon ball a roarin'
Reference to diverse interests, mentioning cannon ball sounds.
Me? I like sleepin' specially in my Molly's chamber
Expressing a preference for sleep in Molly's chamber.
But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain, yeah
Current situation of imprisonment with a ball and chain.
Oh, musha ring dumb a do dumb a da
Repeating the joyful chorus with slight variation.
Whack for my daddy-o
-Whack for my daddy-o
-There's whiskey in the jar-o
-Oh, musha ring dumb a do dumb a da
Final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the presence of whiskey.
Whack for my daddy-o
-Whack for my daddy-o
-There's whiskey in the jar-o
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