As I was a-goin over Gilgarra mountains
I met Colonel Pepper and his money he was counting
I drew forth my pistol and I rattled my sabre
Saying stand and deliver, for I am a bold deceiver
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar
The shining yellow coins did sure look bright and jolly
I took the money home and I gave it to my Molly
She promised and she vowed that she never would deceive me
But the devils in the women for they never can be easy
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar
When I awoke between the hours of six and seven
Guards were standing round me in numbers odd and even
I flew to my pistols, but alas I was mistaken
I fired off my pistols and a prisoner was taken
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar
They put me in jail without a judge or jury
For robbing Colonel Pepper in the morning so early
They didnt take my fist so I knocked down the sentry
And I bid a long farewell to that cold penitentiary
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar
I think Ill find my brother, hes the one thats in the army
I dont know where hes stationed be in Cork or in Killarney
Together well go roving thru the Moutains of Kilkenny
I dare hell treat me fairer than my darling sporting Molly
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar
Some take delight in fishing and bowling
Others take delight in carriage a-rollin
I take delight in the juice of the barley
Courting pretty women in the morning so early
Musha ringum duram da
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Whack-fall the daddy-o
Theres whiskey in the jar