Whiskey in the jar [ 4/4 ]

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With my wing de me doo de me daa, whack fol the daddie go,
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Whack fol the daddie go, there's whiskey in the jar...

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1]. As I was going over the far famed Kerry mountains,
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I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting.
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I first produced my pistol and I then produced my rapier,
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saying: "Stand and deliver", for you are a bold deceiver. Refrein

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2]. I counted out his money and it made a pretty penny,
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I put it in me pocket and I took it home to Jenny.
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She sighed and she swore that she never would believe me,
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but the devil take the women for they never can be easy. Refrein

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3]. I went unto my chamber all for to take a slumber,
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I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder.
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But Jenny drew me charges and she filled them up with water,
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then sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter. Refrein

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4]. It was early in the morning just before I rose to travel,
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up comes a band of footmen and likewise Captain Farrell.
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I first produced my pistol for she'd stolen away me rapier,
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but I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken. Refrein

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5]. And if anyone can aid me 'tis me brother in the army,
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if I can find a station in Cork or in Killarney.
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And if he'll go with me we'll go roaming in Kilkenny,
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and I'm sure he'll treat me better than my only sporting Jenny. Refrein

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