Dubliners - Whisky In The Jar lyrics

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As I was going over the far famed Kerry Mountains<br />

I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting<br />

I first produced me pistol and I then produced me ravior<br />

Saying: "Stand and deliver for you are a bold deceiver"<br />

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Chorus:<br />

Muscha ring dumma doo dumma daa<br />

Wack fol the daddy-oh<br />

Wack fol the daddy-oh<br />

There's whisky in the jar<br />

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I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny<br />

I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny<br />

She sighed and she swore that she never would deceive me<br />

But the devil take the woman for they never can be easy<br />

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Chorus<br />

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I went into me chamber all for to take a slumber<br />

I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure twas' was no wonder<br />

But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water<br />

The sent for Captain Farrell to ready for a slaughter<br />

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Chorus<br />

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'Twas early in the morning just before I rose to travel<br />

Up comes a band of footman and likewise Captain Farrell<br />

I first produced me pistol for she stolen away me ravior<br />

But I couldn't shoot with water so a prisoner I was taken<br />

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Chorus<br />

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If anyone can aid me tis' my brother in the army<br />

If I can find his station from Cork or in Killarney<br />

And if he'd go with me we'll go roving in Killkenny<br />

And I'm sure he'd treat me better than me always sporting Jenny<br />

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Chorus x2