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The Tijuana Jail Lyrics



The Tijuana Jail

Artists: The Kingston Trio (peak Billboard position # 12 in 1959)
Words and Music by Danny Thompson

(hoot of exultation)

We went one day about a month ago (a-ha-ha)
To have a little fu-un (a-ha) Mexico
We ended up in a gambling spot (oh yeah) a-ha-ha
Where the liquor flow-owed and the dice were hot

So here we a-are in the Tijuana Jail
Aint got no frie-ends to go our bail
So here well sta-ay cause we cant pa-a-a-a-ay
Just send our ma-ail to the Tijuana Jail

I was shootin?dice, rakin?in the dough (long green)
And then I hea-ard the whistle blow
We started to run when a man in blue
Said "seor, come with me cause I want you."

So here we a-are in the Tijuana Jail
Aint got no frie-ends to go our bail
So here well sta-ay cause we cant pay
Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail (shout)

Just five hundred dollars and theyll set us free (shouted excitement)
I couldnt raise a penny if ya threatened me
I know five "hunderd" dont sound like much
But just try to find somebody to touch

So here we are in the Tijuana Jail
Aint got no frie-ends to go our bail
So here well sta-ay cause we cant pay
Just send our mai-il to the Tijuana Jail

So here we a-are in the Tijuana Ja-a-a-a-il
Aint got no frie-eh-ends to go our bail
So here well sta-ay cause we cant pa-ay
Just send our mai-il to the Tijuana Jail

Transcribed by Ronald E. Hontz
ronhontz@worldnet.att.net



Send The Tijuana Jail Ringtone to your Cell

The Kingston Trio - Capitol Collectors Series

  1. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)
  2. Tom Dooley
  3. Raspberries, Strawberries
  4. The Tijuana Jail
  5. M.T.A.
  6. A Worried Man
  7. Coo Coo-U
  8. El Matador
  9. Bad Man's Blunder
  10. Everglades
  11. Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
  12. Scotch And Soda
  13. Jane, Jane, Jane
  14. One More Town
  15. Greenback Dollar
  16. Reverend Mr. Black
  17. Desert Pete
  18. Ally Ally Oxen Free
  19. The Patriot Game
  20. Seasons In The Sun