Jerry Garcia – Whiskey In The Jar (Guitar Tab)

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[Verse 1] C Am As I was a-goin' over Gilgarra mountains F C Am I met Colonel Pepper and his money he was counting F C Am I drew forth my pistol and I rattled my sabre F C Am Saying "stand and deliver, for I am a bold deceiver" [Chorus] G G7 Musha ringum duram da C Whack fol de daddy-o F Whack fol de daddy-o C G C There's whiskey in the jar [Verse 2] The shining yellow coins did sure look bright and jolly I took the money home and I gave it to my Molly She promised and she vowed that she never would deceive me But the devil's in the women for they never can be easy [Chorus] G G7 Musha ringum duram da C Whack fol de daddy-o F Whack fol de daddy-o C G C There's whiskey in the jar [Verse 3] When I awoke between the hours of six and seven Guards were standing 'round me in numbers odd and even I flew to my pistols, but alas I was mistaken I fired off my pistols and a prisoner was taken [Chorus] G G7 Musha ringum duram da C Whack fol de daddy-o F Whack fol de daddy-o C G C There's whiskey in the jar [Verse 4] They put me in jail without a judge or jury For robbing Colonel Pepper in the morning so early They didn't take my fist so I knocked down the sentry And I bid a long farewell to that cold penitentiary [Chorus] G G7 Musha ringum duram da C Whack fol de daddy-o F Whack fol de daddy-o C G C There's whiskey in the jar [Verse 5] Some take delight in fishing and bowling Others take delight in carriage a-rollin' I take delight in the juice of the barley Courting pretty women in the morning so early
[Jerry's Solo]
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