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In the Jailhouse Now lyrics by The Soggy Bottom Boys

 

In the Jailhouse Now Song Lyrics


I had a friend named Ramblin' Bob
Who used to steal gamble and rob
He thought he was he was the smartest guy around
But I found out last Monday
That Bob got locked up Sunday
They've got him in the jailhouse way down town
He's in the jailhouse now he's in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice stop playin' cards and shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
Yodel...
Bob liked to play his Poker, Pinochle, Whist and Euchre But shooting dice
But shootin' dice was his favorite game
Well, he got throwed in jail, with nobody to go his bail
The judge done said that he refused a fine
He's in the jailhouse now he's in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice quit playin' cards and shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
Well, I went out last Tuesday,
I met a girl named Suzie
I said I was the swellest guy around"
Well, we started to spendin' my money
An' she started to callin' me honey
We took in every cabaret in town
We're in the jailhouse now
We're in the jailhouse now
I told that judge right to his face,
I don't like to see this place
We're in the jailhouse now
Yodel...



About

May, 07th 2014
"In the Jailhouse Now" by The Soggy Bottom Boys, featuring Tim Blake Nelson, is a spng filled with humor and caution wrapped in a catchy melody. It was released as part of the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" album in 2000. The song tells the story of two characters, Ramblin' Bob and the narrator, whose poor decisions and indulgence in gambling and robbing lead them to end up in jail. Through the narrative, Bob is portrayed as someone who believed he was the smartest by engaging in illegal activities, only to find himself incarcerated. The narrator, who once advised Bob against his vices, finds himself in a similar predicament after a spree of reckless spending with a girl named Susie, highlighting a shared fate of ending up "in the jailhouse now"​​​​.

Originally written by Jimmie Rodgers, the song serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the condequences of illicit activities and the inevitable justice that catches up with those who believe they can outsmart the law. The song's inclusion in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" brought it into contemporary limelight, showcasing the timeless nature of its message and the universal appeal of its melody. The Soggy Bottom Boys' rendition added a lively and engaging layer to the song's narrative, making it not only a piece of entertainment but also a reflection on the choices one makes in life​​.

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