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Interactive piano tutorial for "Whiskey In The Jar" by The Highwaymen, in E♭ major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Whiskey In The Jar by The Highwaymen
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Whiskey In The Jar" by The Highwaymen, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · traditional Irish · acoustic
Moodupbeat · cheerful
SignatureIrish folk storytelling with a lively, sing‑along feel
E♭ major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
E♭
A♭
Cm
B♭
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
vocals
clear, narrative male lead with a slightly rough, authentic timbre
bass guitar
simple, supportive low end
drums
steady, driving beat with a natural acoustic kit sound
banjo
bright, percussive picking that adds a traditional Irish texture
accordion
warm, sustained chords and melodic lines that reinforce the folk atmosphere
Album & artist
ALBUM

Encore (1962)

Released in 1962, Encore was a folk LP featuring the group's five-part vocal arrangements across a set of traditional and folk material. It came out during the height of the early 1960s folk revival, when the group was at their commercial peak.

All of Encore
Artist

The Highwaymen

The Highwaymen were an American collegiate folk group that formed at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in the late 1950s. The quintet built their sound around group vocal harmonies and traditional material, scoring a Billboard number one hit in 1961 with their version of 'Michael, Row the Boat Ashore', which sold over a million copies. They continued performing and recording into the early 2000s before retiring after the deaths of founding members Dave Fisher and Bob Burnett.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Whiskey In The Jar" in?

"Whiskey In The Jar" by The Highwaymen is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Whiskey In The Jar"?

"Whiskey In The Jar" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Whiskey In The Jar"?

The core progression is G, E♭, A♭, Cm, B♭, and Cm7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Whiskey In The Jar"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, banjo, accordion, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Whiskey In The Jar"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Whiskey In The Jar" by The Highwaymen into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Whiskey In The Jar" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Whiskey In The Jar" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in E♭ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Whiskey In The Jar" on?

"Whiskey In The Jar" appears on Encore (1962).

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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