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