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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 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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Whiskey In The Jar" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 200 BPM.
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About “Whiskey In The Jar”
- Can I play "Whiskey In The Jar" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Whiskey In The Jar" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Whiskey In The Jar" by Irish Folksong played in?
- Whiskey In The Jar is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Whiskey In The Jar" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- "Whiskey In The Jar" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Whiskey In The Jar" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Whiskey In The Jar" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.