Whiskey in the Jar is a traditional Irish folk song that tells the story of a highwayman who robs a military officer but is later betrayed by his lover. The protagonist, known as "The Captain" or "The Highwayman," encounters a woman named Molly Malone, who betrays him to the authorities.
Letter notes
D# D D# D D° E° G# G D° E° D# D D° G# G D#
Number notation
2# 2 2# 2 2° 3° 5# 5 2° 3° 2# 2 2° 5# 5 2#
This is a short preview of the song. The full Whiskey in the Jar kalimba tab—cleanly formatted and printable—is included in our 17-Note Kalimba Songbook below.
Get the Complete Whiskey in the Jar Kalimba Tab with Our 17-Note Kalimba Songbook
Learn to play Whiskey in the Jar on the kalimba with an easy-to-read, beginner-friendly tablature PDF—available inside our 17-Note Kalimba Songbook.
