11/14/2022 0 Comments Whiskey in a jar![]() Yes, Ferrall is infact a last name, though it is actually Scottish. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them read more. In the original song, it's spelled Farrell. The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. Thin Lizzy version: Molly apparently had no ties with the Captain, he just happens to of tracked the man to Molly's house *apparently they knew each other in both versions, explaining how he knew the Captain's name* The man has his rapier and his pistols now, not damaged, and he shoots at the Captain, killing him, then he is thrown in prison for life.Īlso note: I did say Ferrall. Since he can't use wet gun powder he's arrested, and he then talks about how when he gets out he wants to go out adventuring with his brother in the army. She then gets Captain Farrell to come *having an affair with the Captain mabey?* and arrest him. Original: The mans girlfriend dips his gunpowder in water and hides his rapier. Heres the main difference between the original song and the Thin Lizzy version: Ireland and Scotland need to revolt* this song is about a man stealing from an army captain, taking his earnings to a bar, spending most of it on beer. Also, for those not from the Celtic lands *Screw England. Me? I like sleepin' specially in my Molly's chamberīut here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain, yeahĪnd I love, I love, I love, I love, I love, I love my Molly-oīest version of this song EVER. Now some men like the fishin' and some men like the fowlin'Īnd some men like ta hear a cannon ball a roarin' I jumped up, fired off my pistols and I shot him with both barrels Takin' my money with me and I never knew the dangerįor about six or maybe seven in walked Captain Farrell She swore that she'd love me, never would she leave meīut the devil take that woman for you know she tricked me easyīeing drunk and weary I went to Molly's chamber I took all of his money and I brought it home to Molly I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny I said stand o'er and deliver or the devil he may take ya I first produced my pistol and then produced my rapier I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin' Lyrics: Traditional Music: Traditional Garcia recorded this with David Grisman for their album Shady Grove. As I was goin' over the Cork and Kerry mountains ![]()
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