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Whiskey in the Jar,

Metallica ‧ 1998

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A printable ESL song worksheet for “Whiskey in the Jar,” by Metallica ‧ 1998, for Level 3 (intermediate) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. The narrator robs a soldier and ends up in prison. Do you feel sorry for him? Why or why not?
  2. Molly betrays the narrator after he brings her stolen money. Does the narrator share any blame for what happens to him?
  3. Have you ever trusted someone who let you down? How did it feel, and what did you do?

A printable song worksheet for Whiskey in the Jar, by Metallica ‧ 1998, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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