The Pogues - Whiskey in the Jar: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Whiskey in the Jar" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Whiskey in the Jar Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Pogues
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Whiskey in the Jar" smoothly on your guitar.
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C Am As I was going over the far famed Kerry mountains, F C I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was count'n. Am I first produced me pistol, and then produced me rapier, F C Saying stand and deliver for you are the bold deceiver. Chorus: G Musha rig um du rum da C Whack fol the daddy o F Whack fol the daddy o C G C There's whiskey in the jar I counted out his money, it made a pretty penny I put it in my pocket and I took it home to Jenny She saw it and she swore she never would deceive me But the devil take the women, for they never can be easy Chorus I went up to my chamber, all for to take a slumber I dreamt of gold and jewels and sure it was no wonder But Jenny threw me charges and she filled them up with water And sent for Captain Farrell to be ready for the slaughter Chorus 'Twas early in the morning, before I rose to travel Up comes a footman and likewise captain Farrell I first produced my pistol, for she stole away my rapier I couldn't shoot the water, so a prisoner I was taken Chorus If anyone can aid me, 'tis my brother in the army If I can find his station in Cork or in Killarney And if he'll go with me, we'll go roving near Kilkenny He's sure to treat me better than me own besporting Jenny Chorus There's some take delight in the carriages a rolling And others take delight in the gambling and the roving But I take delight in the juice of the barley And courting pretty fair maids in the morning bright and early You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Whiskey in the Jar" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Whiskey in the Jar" by The Pogues.