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

The Kingston Trio - Capitol Collectors Series

May 1990

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