Whiskey in the Jar (Thin Lizzy cover) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Jigokusabre 

Cover art for Whiskey in the Jar (Thin Lizzy cover) lyrics by Metallica

The problem is that the betrayal isn't in the Metallica lyrics. Perhaps in the Metallica version, he gets away from Captain Ferrel, and marries Molly (the ball n' chain).

In the Dubliner's version, the hero is betrayed, and must escape prison.