Whiskey in the Jar

Whiskey in the Jar

As I was goin’ over the Cork and Kerry mountainsI saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin’I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapierI said, “Stand and deliver, or the devil, he may take you” Mush-a ring, dum-a doo-dam-a-daWhack for my daddy-oWhack for my daddy-oThere’s whiskey in the jar-o I took…

Thin Lizzy album 1971

The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle

The friendly ranger pausedAnd scooping a bowl of beansSpreading them like starsFalling like justice on different scenes “I’m damned”“Indeed, comrade”“I’m being bombed”And all the people’s faces turned strawberry blonde By the morning gate the friendly ranger waitsFor the sun making sure it’s not late“Just in time” “No need to fear” “Well, just in case”And all…