He's in the jailhouse now, He's in the jailhouse nowWell they told him once or twice To quit playing cards and shooting diceHe's in the jailhouse nowNow I had a friend named Ramblin' Bob He used to steal, gamble and robThought he was the smartest guy aroundBut I found out last Monday Bob got locked up SundayNow he's in the jailhouse way downtownHe's in the jailhouse now, He's in the jailhouse nowWell they told him once or twice To quit playing cards and shooting diceHe's in the jailhouse nowNow I went out last Tuesday Met a gal named SusieI told her I was the swellest guy aroundShe started to call me honey Then started to spend my moneyWe took in every honky-tonk in townWe're in the jailhouse now, In the jailhouse nowWell they told us once or twice To quit playing cards and shooting diceWe're in the jailhouse nowWell they told us once or twice To quit playing cards and shooting diceWe're in the jailhouse nowWe're in the jailhouse now