Jail House Blues Lyrics

I used to be a rambler
Bootlegger and gambler
But really I was a good man
One day I sold some gin
Sold it to the wrong men
Now they got me down here in the can

I′ve got the jailhouse blues
The blues I can't lose
Now if ever I get free
There′ll be no more whiskey for me
I've got the jailhouse blues
Oh my lady, oh my lady, oh lady

I called up my honey
Said, "Dear bring me down some money
They've got me down here in the jug
Won′t you throw my bail
And get me out of jail?"
But she said, "Go and tell it to the judge!"

I′ve got the jailhouse blues
The blues I can't lose
My baby′s turned me down
When I get out I'll leave this doggone town
I′ve got the jailhouse blues
Oh my lady, oh my lady, oh lady

Now you can't understand
Why these doggone women loves a man
But wait until he runs out of dough
They′ll kick you in the pants
Every time they get a chance
And they won't be your gal no more

I've got the jailhouse blues
The blues I can′t lose
My baby turned me down
When I get out I′ll leave this doggone town
I've got the jailhouse blues
Oh my lady, oh my lady, oh lady