Whiskey In The Jar

Metallica · Garage Inc. [1998]

As I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains

I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was counting

I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier

I said "stand and deliver or the devil he may take you"



I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny

I took all of his money, yeah, and I brought it home to Molly

She swore that she loved me, no, never would she leave me

But the devil take that woman, yeah, for you know she tricked me

easy



Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar-o



Being drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber

Taking Molly with me, but I never knew the danger

For about six or maybe seven, yeah, in walked Captain Farrell

I jumped up, fired my pistols, and I shot him with both barrels,

yeah



Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da, yeah-yeah-yeah

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar-o



Now some men like the fishing and some men like the fowling

And some men like to hear, to hear the cannonball all roaring

Me I like sleeping, especially in my Molly's chamber

But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain, yeah



Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da, yeah

Whack for my daddy-o

Whack for my daddy-o

There's whiskey in the jar-o, yeah



Whiskey in the jar-o, yeah



Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da

Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da, hey

Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da

Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da, yeah

Whiskey In The Jar

Metallica's "Whiskey In The Jar" is a powerful track that blends traditional Irish folk melodies with the band's signature heavy metal sound. Released on the 1998 compilation album Garage Inc., the song serves as a tribute to the group's early roots and their deep connection to the folk music that inspired their debut album. By incorporating acoustic guitar and traditional instrumentation alongside distorted riffs, the recording highlights the band's versatility and ability to reinterpret classic songs within their own musical framework. This track remains a staple of Metallica's discography, showcasing their enduring influence on the heavy metal genre while paying homage to the cultural heritage that shaped their early career.