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Whiskey in the Jar

from Bicycle by NO MOTHERS

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As I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains
I met with captain Ferrell and the money he was counting
I first produced my pistol and then I drew my rapier
Saying, stand and deliver or the devil he may take you

Mush-a rigga darum da
Whack for my daddyo
Whack for my daddyo
There's whiskey in the jar

I was counting out my money and I made a pretty penny
I put it in my pocket and I took it home to Jenny
She told me that she loved me and never would deceive me
But the devil take that woman for you know she fooled me easy

I went up to my chamber all for to take a slumber
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it was no wonder
That Jenny took my bullets and she filled them up with water
Then went for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter!

'Twas early in the morning as I rose up for travel
Up rode a dozen soldiers -- they were led by Captain Ferrell
I first produced my pistol for she'd stolen away my rapier
But I could not shoot that water so a prisoner I was taken!


Now some men take delight in drinking and in gambling
And others they delight in their carriages a-rambling
But me I find my comfort in singing and in smoking
And courting all the pretty girls so early in the morning

Mush-a rigga darum da
Whack for my daddyo
Whack for my daddyo
There's whiskey in the jar

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from Bicycle, released November 4, 2014
Old Irish

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NO MOTHERS Vancouver, British Columbia

No Mothers changed its name to Salt Thief in 2018.

There's more viola folk rock fury to be found on our website: www.saltthief.com
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