The Jug Of Punch Lyrics And Chords
The Jug Of Punch Song Lyrics And Easy Guitar Chords. A Traditional. Jug of punch sheet music in solfege do re me format now added. The Dubliners version here with Luke Kelly singing with Jim McCann. Recorded by The Clancys, Altan, The Kingston Trio and The Jolly Beggarmen. Guitar chords in chordpro.The piano sheet music, plus pdf is included in a couple of version which have the tin whistle notes.
Song Words And Easy Chords In The Key Of D Major
One[D] plesent evening in the month of June,
As[A] I lay sleeping[D] in my room,
A small bird sang on an[G] ive[A] bush,
And the[D] song he[G] sang[A7] was the jug of[D] punch.
[Chorus.
Too[D] ra lu ra,too la ru[Em] la,to[A] la ru la too[D] la lay,
A small bird sang on an[G] ivy[A] bush,
And the[D] song he[G] sang was the[A7] jug of[D] punch.
[2]
What more diveration can a man desire,
To be seated by a snug coal fire,
Upon his knee a pritty wench,and on the table a jug of punch.
[3]
If I were sick and very bad,and was not able to go or stand,
I would not think it at all to amiss to pledge my shoes for a jug of punch.
[4]
When I am dead and in my grave,no costly toomstone will I have,
Lay me down by my native peat,with a jug of punch at my head and feet.
One[D] plesent evening in the month of June,
As[A] I lay sleeping[D] in my room,
A small bird sang on an[G] ive[A] bush,
And the[D] song he[G] sang[A7] was the jug of[D] punch.
[Chorus.
Too[D] ra lu ra,too la ru[Em] la,to[A] la ru la too[D] la lay,
A small bird sang on an[G] ivy[A] bush,
And the[D] song he[G] sang was the[A7] jug of[D] punch.
[2]
What more diveration can a man desire,
To be seated by a snug coal fire,
Upon his knee a pritty wench,and on the table a jug of punch.
[3]
If I were sick and very bad,and was not able to go or stand,
I would not think it at all to amiss to pledge my shoes for a jug of punch.
[4]
When I am dead and in my grave,no costly toomstone will I have,
Lay me down by my native peat,with a jug of punch at my head and feet.
Here’s the full version with chords in G Major and a bright Irish strumming pattern perfect for singing or session play.
🎵 The Jug of Punch
Key: G Major
Tempo: ~100–110 bpm
Time: 4/4
Style: Irish folk (lively & rhythmic)
🎸 Strumming Pattern (Irish Folk Feel)
For that rolling pub-song rhythm:
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count as:
1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
You can add a bass note on beat 1 for bounce:
Bass ↓ ↓ ↑ Bass ↓ ↑
Keep it light and steady — let it dance, not stomp.
🎶 Lyrics with Chords
Verse 1
One [G]pleasant evening in the month of June,
As [D]I lay sleeping in my [G]room,
A small bird sang on an [C]i[G]vy bush,
And the [G]song he [C]sang [D7]was the Jug of [G]Punch.
Chorus
Too [G]ra loo ra, too ra loo [Em]ra,
Too [A7]ra loo ra too ra [D]lay,
A small bird sang on an [C]i[G]vy bush,
And the [G]song he [C]sang was the [D7]Jug of [G]Punch.
Verse 2
What [G]more diversion can a man desire,
Than [D]to sit him down by a snug coal [G]fire,
Upon his knee a pretty [C]we[G]nch,
And on the [G]table [C]a [D7]Jug of [G]Punch.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
If [G]I were sick and very bad,
And [D]not able to go or [G]stand,
I’d not think it at all a [C]miss,
To [G]pledge my [C]shoes [D7]for a Jug of [G]Punch.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
When [G]I am dead and in my grave,
No [D]costly tombstone will I [G]have,
Just lay me down by my [C]native [G]peat,
With a [G]Jug of [C]Punch [D7]at my head and [G]feet.
(Repeat Chorus, with gusto!)
💡 Performance Tips
Start with a gentle first verse, then build energy each chorus.
By Verse 3, pick up the tempo slightly for that ceilidh feel.
End with the final chorus twice, stomping the last G chord on beat 1 for a grand pub finish. 🍻
🎵 The Jug of Punch
Key: G Major
Tempo: ~100–110 bpm
Time: 4/4
Style: Irish folk (lively & rhythmic)
🎸 Strumming Pattern (Irish Folk Feel)
For that rolling pub-song rhythm:
↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
Count as:
1 2 & & 3 & 4 &
You can add a bass note on beat 1 for bounce:
Bass ↓ ↓ ↑ Bass ↓ ↑
Keep it light and steady — let it dance, not stomp.
🎶 Lyrics with Chords
Verse 1
One [G]pleasant evening in the month of June,
As [D]I lay sleeping in my [G]room,
A small bird sang on an [C]i[G]vy bush,
And the [G]song he [C]sang [D7]was the Jug of [G]Punch.
Chorus
Too [G]ra loo ra, too ra loo [Em]ra,
Too [A7]ra loo ra too ra [D]lay,
A small bird sang on an [C]i[G]vy bush,
And the [G]song he [C]sang was the [D7]Jug of [G]Punch.
Verse 2
What [G]more diversion can a man desire,
Than [D]to sit him down by a snug coal [G]fire,
Upon his knee a pretty [C]we[G]nch,
And on the [G]table [C]a [D7]Jug of [G]Punch.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
If [G]I were sick and very bad,
And [D]not able to go or [G]stand,
I’d not think it at all a [C]miss,
To [G]pledge my [C]shoes [D7]for a Jug of [G]Punch.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
When [G]I am dead and in my grave,
No [D]costly tombstone will I [G]have,
Just lay me down by my [C]native [G]peat,
With a [G]Jug of [C]Punch [D7]at my head and [G]feet.
(Repeat Chorus, with gusto!)
💡 Performance Tips
Start with a gentle first verse, then build energy each chorus.
By Verse 3, pick up the tempo slightly for that ceilidh feel.
End with the final chorus twice, stomping the last G chord on beat 1 for a grand pub finish. 🍻
🎸 “The Jug of Punch” – Intro & Outro TAB (Key of G Major)
Tempo: ~100 bpm (swing it slightly, 6/8 Irish jig feel)
Play lightly, then end strong.
🎶 INTRO TAB
(Play once before singing “One pleasant evening…”)
G Major C Major
e|---------3-----------3-|---------0-----------0-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|-0---------------------|-2---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-3---------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major D7
e|---------3-----------3-|---------2-----------2-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---2---2---2---2---2---|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major (tag – optional flourish)
e|---------3-----------3-|---------3-----------3--|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----0-------0---0------|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0--------|
D|-0---------------------|-0----------------------|
A|-----------------------|------------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-3----------------------|
🎵 Transition to Verse:
After finishing the last bar, strike a full G chord once, then start singing “One pleasant evening in the month of June…”
🎶 OUTRO TAB (Play after the final chorus)
(Same melody – play softly and end on a strong G)
G Major C Major
e|---------3-----------3-|---------0-----------0-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|-0---------------------|-2---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-3---------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major D7
e|---------3-----------3-|---------2-----------2-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---2---2---2---2---2---|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major (ending)
e|---------3-----------3-|----------------3------|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----0-----------------|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0-------------------|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-3---------------------|
🎵 Optional ending strum:
After the last note rings, give one final slow downstroke on G, letting it ring.
💡 Playing Tips
Use thumb (P) for bass notes, index/middle (I/M) for treble.
Let notes ring into each other — it sounds harp-like and Irish.
For a session feel, a fiddler or whistle can double this melody.
Add a light bass tap (with your thumb) every 2nd bar to imitate a bodhrán.
🎸 “The Jug of Punch” – Intro & Outro TAB (Key of G Major)
Tempo: ~100 bpm (swing it slightly, 6/8 Irish jig feel)
Play lightly, then end strong.
🎶 INTRO TAB
(Play once before singing “One pleasant evening…”)
G Major C Major
e|---------3-----------3-|---------0-----------0-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|-0---------------------|-2---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-3---------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major D7
e|---------3-----------3-|---------2-----------2-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---2---2---2---2---2---|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major (tag – optional flourish)
e|---------3-----------3-|---------3-----------3--|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----0-------0---0------|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0--------|
D|-0---------------------|-0----------------------|
A|-----------------------|------------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-3----------------------|
🎵 Transition to Verse:
After finishing the last bar, strike a full G chord once, then start singing “One pleasant evening in the month of June…”
🎶 OUTRO TAB (Play after the final chorus)
(Same melody – play softly and end on a strong G)
G Major C Major
e|---------3-----------3-|---------0-----------0-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0---0---0---0---0---|
D|-0---------------------|-2---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-3---------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major D7
e|---------3-----------3-|---------2-----------2-|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----1-------1---1-----|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---2---2---2---2---2---|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-----------------------|
G Major (ending)
e|---------3-----------3-|----------------3------|
B|-----0-------0---0-----|-----0-----------------|
G|---0---0---0---0---0---|---0-------------------|
D|-0---------------------|-0---------------------|
A|-----------------------|-----------------------|
E|-3---------------------|-3---------------------|
🎵 Optional ending strum:
After the last note rings, give one final slow downstroke on G, letting it ring.
💡 Playing Tips
Use thumb (P) for bass notes, index/middle (I/M) for treble.
Let notes ring into each other — it sounds harp-like and Irish.
For a session feel, a fiddler or whistle can double this melody.
Add a light bass tap (with your thumb) every 2nd bar to imitate a bodhrán.
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This is the sheet music notes for The Jug Of Punch in the key of G Major.
| the-jug-of-punch-piano-sheet-music.pdf |
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And this is the tin whistle sheet music notes for the Jug Of Punch. Use a whistle for playing this song.
Alternative version of The Jug Of Punch tin whistle sheet music
Jug of punch sheet music in solfege do re me format
