Whiskey in the Jar
Whiskey's Betrayal: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Midnight Escapades
Lyrics
As I was going over the Cork and Kerry Mountains
Traveling over the Cork and Kerry Mountains.
I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting
Encountering Captain Farrell counting money.
I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier
Drawing a pistol and a rapier, demanding money.
Saying ""Stand and deliver, or the devil he may take ya""
Issuing a threat to "Stand and deliver" or face consequences.
I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny
Counting and taking Captain Farrell's money.
I put it in my pocket and I took it home to Molly
Taking the money home to Molly.
She swore that she loved me, no, never would she leave me
Molly professes love and loyalty.
But the devil take that women for you know she tricked me easy
Molly betrays the narrator, leading to regret.
Mush-a ring dumb-a do dumb-a da
Musical refrain with nonsensical words.
Wack fall the daddy-o, wack fall the daddy-o
Continuation of the musical refrain.
There's whiskey in the jar
Revelation of whiskey in the jar.
Being drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber
Being intoxicated, visiting Molly's room.
Takin' Molly with me but I never knew the danger
Unexpected danger while taking Molly along.
For about six or maybe seven, in walked Captain Farrell
Captain Farrell enters Molly's chamber.
I jumped up, fired my pistols and I shot him with both barrels
Reacting by shooting Captain Farrell with both pistols.
Now some men like the fishin', and some men like the fowlin'
Reflecting on different preferences in life.
Some men like to hear, to hear the cannonball roarin'
Men enjoying various activities, including battles.
Me, I like sleeping,'specially in my Molly's chamber
Expressing personal preference for sleeping in Molly's chamber.
But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain, yeah
Ending up in prison with a ball and chain.
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