Thin Lizzy Whiskey in the Jar 1973 (Trad. arr. Lynott, Eric Bell, Brian Downey)

Phil Lynott – bass guitar, vocals Eric Bell – guitars Brian Downey – drums Gary Moore – guitar As I was goin’ over, the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell, and his money he was countin’ I first produced my pistol, and then produced my rapier I said stand and deliver, or the devil he may take ya I took all of his money, and it was a pretty penny I took all of his money, and I brought it home to Molly She swore that she’d love me, never would she leave me But the devil, take that woman ’cause you know She tricked me easy Being drunk and weary, I went to Molly’s chamber Takin’ my money with me, and I never knew the danger For about six or maybe seven, in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up, fired off my pistols, and I shot him with both barrels Now some men like the fishin’, and some men like the fowlin’ And some men like ta hear, a cannon ball a roarin’ Me I like sleepin’, specially in my Molly’s chamber But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain yeah