In The Jailhouse Now
Various Artists · Other Songs - Various Artists
I had a friend named Ramblin' Bob
He used to steal, gamble, and Rob
He thought he was the smartest guy around
Well I found out last Monday
That Bob got locked up Sunday
They've got him in the jailhouse way downtown
He's in the jailhouse now
He's in the jailhouse now
Well I told him once or twice
To stop playin' cards and a-shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
(yodel)
Ah di o-dalee eehee dee-o ti
Ah di o-dalee ee oh dee-o ti
Yodelayee-hee
Yodelayee-hee
Yodelay-eeee
Bob like to play his Poker
Pinochle, Whist and Euchre
But shootin' dice
Was his favorite game
But he got throwed in jail
With nobody to go his bail
The judge done said that he refused the fine
He's in the jailhouse now
He's in the jailhouse now
Well I told him once or twice
To stop playin' cards and a-shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
(yodel)
Ah di o-dalee eehee hee
Ah di o-dalee eehee hee
Yodelayee-hee
Yodelayee-hee
Yodelay-eeee
Well I went out last Tuesday
Met a girl named Susie
I said I was the swellest guy around
Well, we started to spendin' my money
And 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)
Ah di o-dalee eehee o hee
Ah di o-dalee eehee deeo ti
Yodelayee-hee
Yodelayee-hee
Ah Yodelay-eeee
About In The Jailhouse Now
Various Artists deliver "In The Jailhouse Now," a classic folk-rock anthem that has become a staple of prison reform movements and political protest music. Originally recorded by The Mamas & The Papas in 1966, the song's narrative of a convict awaiting trial resonated deeply with audiences seeking to highlight systemic injustice. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy melody and socially conscious lyrics, which have been covered by countless artists across generations, from punk rockers to modern indie bands. The track remains a powerful symbol of solidarity and the human condition, frequently performed at rallies and used in films to underscore themes of freedom and redemption. Its inclusion in the public domain ensures its accessibility, allowing new generations to engage with its message while celebrating its historical significance in the folk and rock canon.