Whiskey in the Jar As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier Whiskey in the jar - traditional Whiskey in the jar - traditional As I was going' over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was counting I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier I said stand or deliver or the devil he may take ya Musha ring dum a do dum a da. "Whiskey In The Jar" lyrics. There's whiskey in the jar I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs and has been recorded by numerous artists since the 1950s. Whiskey in the Jar made its way to America around the time of the American Revolution. Explore 1 meaning and explanations or write yours. "Whiskey in the Jar" is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. METALLICA - Whiskey In The Jar Lyrics. METALLICA - Whiskey In The Jar Lyrics. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. Whiskey in the Jar lyrics have been recorded by a staggering number of diverse artists. Lyrics to 'Whiskey in The Jar' by Thin Lizzy. "Whiskey In The Jar" lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only. As I was going over The Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell And his money he was counting I first produced my pistol And then pr there's whiskey in the jar (yell "HEY" with a simultaneous clap) I counted up my money and it made a pretty penny I took that money home and I gave it to my Jenny she promised and she vowed that she never would deceive me Lyrics to 'Whiskey in the Jar' by Jerry Garcia. I put it in my pocket and I brought it home to Jenny. Whiskey in the Jar made its way to America around the time of the American Revolution. As I was goin' over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin' I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier I said, 'Stand and deliver, or the devil he may take you!' Lyrics to Whiskey In The Jar by Thin Lizzy from the Vagabonds of the Western World album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! "Whiskey In The Jar" lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Thin Lizzy lyrics. Original lyrics of Whiskey In The Jar song by Thin Lizzy. Find more of Metallica lyrics. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. Lyrics to 'Whisky In The Jar' by Metallica: As I was goin' over The Cook and Kerry mountains I saw the Captain Farrell His money he was countin' I first produced my pistol Original lyrics of Whiskey In The Jar song by Metallica. s i was going over The Kork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell And his money he was counting I first produced my pistol Whack for my daddy-o, Whack for my daddy-o Lyrics to 'Whiskey In The Jar' by Metallica: As I was goin' over The Cook and Kerry mountains I saw the Captain Farrell His money he was countin' I first produced my pistol "Whiskey In The Jar" lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. As I was going over The Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell And his money he was counting I first produced my pistol And then pr The Dubliners – Whiskey In The Jar lyrics As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier Thin Lizzy lyrics are property and copyright of their owners. Whiskey In The Jar was a signature song for The Dubliners for many years and they later re-recorded the song with The Pogues in 1990 with a more up-beat version. As I was a goin' over the far famed Kerry mountains I met with captain Farrell and his money he was counting I first produced my pistol and Metallica Lyrics "Whiskey In The Jar" (originally by Thin Lizzy) As I was goin' over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin' I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier I said stand and deliver or the devil he may take ya