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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Whiskey In The Jar" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Whiskey In The Jar"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Whiskey In The Jar". Key of D, 200 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.