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 arrangement in the key of D at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Whiskey In The Jar”

What key is "Whiskey In The Jar" in?
"Whiskey In The Jar" by Irish Folksong is in the key of D with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Whiskey In The Jar" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Whiskey In The Jar" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Whiskey In The Jar" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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