I've sort of become a local hero to the song... LOL

I did a paper in my freshman comp class about it, about the three versions I had (and preferred and the time) Metallica, Thin Lizzy, and the Dubliners.

The interesting thing, is that it never mentions him getting caught in either the Metallica, or the Thin Lizzy version, except at the end when Jame Hetfield sings "... Me I like sleepin', specially in my Molly's chamber, but here I am in prison, here I am with the ball and chain."

That's OK though, I found another version, on the "A Tear and a Smile from the Emerald Isle: The Gold Collection, Favorite Irish Songs" CD. Personally I hate that version, its way too damn poppy and happy... But here's the lyrics:

(Sounds like calliope music)

As I was going over Kilmagenny Mountain
I met with Capt. Farrel and his money he was counting
I first me pistol, and then I drew me saber,
Saying, "Stand and deliver for I am a bold deceiver."

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar.

He counted out his money and it made a pretty penny.
I put it in my pocket and I gave it to my Jenny.
She sighed and she swore that she never would betray me,
But the devil take the women! They never can be easy.

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar.

I went into me chamber, oh, for to take a slumber.
I dreamt of gold and jewels and for sure it is no wonder.
But Jenny drew my charges and filled them up with charges,
And she went for Capt. Farrel to be ready for the slaughter.

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar.

'Twas early in the morning before I rose to travel.
Up comes a band of footmen and likewise Capt. Farrel.
I then produce my pistol for she stolen away me saber,
But I couldn't shoot the water so a prisoner I was taken.

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar

If anyone can aid me it's me brother in army,
If I can learn his station in Cork or Killarny;
And if he'll come and join me, we'll go rolling in Killkenny,
And I'll gauge he'll treat me fairer than my darlin' sporting Jenny.

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar.

With me ring dum a do dumma da
Whack for the daddy o
Whack for the daddy o
There's whiskey in the jar.
(End)

It isn't much different I suppose, but the song is way too happy sounding for me to like. LOL, I prefer the Dubliners version, my wife loves the Metallica version, and my mom likes both the thin Lizzy and Metallica versions better.