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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Whiskey In The Jar" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 200 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Whiskey In The Jar”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Whiskey In The Jar" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Whiskey In The Jar" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Whiskey In The Jar" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Whiskey In The Jar" is in the key of D at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


