Whiskey In The Jar

· by Irish Folksong

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Lyrics

As (D)I was go in’ o ver the (Bm)Cork and Ker ry moun tains, (G)met with a Cap tain Far rell and his (D)mon ey he was (Bm)count in’.

I I (D)first pro duced me pis tol, (Bm)then pro duced would me ra pier.

Sing, (G)“Stand il and de liv er.

for I (D)am the bold est (Bm)sav er.” Mush a (A)ring dum ma doo ra ma da.

Whack for the dad dy o, whack for the (G)dad dy o.

There’s (D)whis key (A)in the jar.

I was (D)count ed out his mon ey; be (Bm)paid a pret ty pen ny.

(G)Put it a in me pock et and I (D)took it home to (Bm)Jen ny.

And I (D)she sighed and she swore tol, (Bm)she nev er way de ceive me.

The (G)dev n’t take the wom en so they (D)nev er can be (Bm)eas y.

With sha (A)reem dum ma doo ra ma da.

Whack for the dad dy o, whack for the (G)dad dy o.

There’s (D)whis key (A)in the jar.

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Whiskey In The Jar by Irish Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Whiskey In The Jar” by Irish Folksong in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Whiskey In The Jar" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Whiskey In The Jar"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Irish Folksong songs work for kids?: Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.