As I was going over the far-famed Kerry mountain
I met with Captain Farrell and his gold he was counting
I first drew out my pistol, and then I drew my saber
"Stand and deliver! For I am a bold deceiver."
Mush-a-ring-um du-rum-da
Whack fol de daddy-o
Whack fol de daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
He handed me his money, I stashed it nice and neatly
I took it home to Jenny, who vowed she'd love me sweetly
She promised me her faith, she swore she'd never stray
But cunning was her nature-she led me far astray
Mush-a-ring-um du-rum-da
Whack fol de daddy-o
Whack fol de daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
I went to my chamber, to rest so light and airy
I dreamt of golden treasure, believing I could tarry
But Jenny filled my charges with water sly and steady
She summoned Captain Farrell-by dawn, I was not ready
Mush-a-ring-um du-rum-da
Whack fol de daddy-o
Whack fol de daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
They marched me off to prison, no pardon did I gain
For robbing Captain Farrell upon the Kerry plain
But some delight in bowling, and others love the car
I'd rather sip good whiskey-there's whiskey in the jar!
Mush-a-ring-um du-rum-da
Whack fol de daddy-o
Whack fol de daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar
Mush-a-ring-um du-rum-da
Whack fol de daddy-o
Whack fol de daddy-o
There's whiskey in the jar