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Whiskey in the Jar chords

Traditional Irish folk song

A highwayman's tale that has been recorded by everyone from folk groups to rock bands. The verse moves from G to E minor.

Chords
4
Level
Easy
Time
4/4

Chords

G213
Em12
C×321
D××132

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. Em
  4. /
  5. C
  6. /
  7. G
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. Em
  12. /
  13. C
  14. /
  15. G
  16. /

Chorus

  1. D
  2. /
  3. /
  4. /
  5. G
  6. /
  7. /
  8. /
  9. C
  10. /
  11. G
  12. /
  13. D
  14. /
  15. G
  16. /

How to play it

You need 4 chords: G, Em, C and D. The change you'll make most is C to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in Whiskey in the Jar?

This arrangement uses G, Em, C and D.

Is Whiskey in the Jar easy to play on guitar?

Fairly. None of the 4 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.