In The Jailhouse Now - O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack Lyrics
The Soggy Bottom Boys Feat. Tim Blake Nelson
Lyrics
I had a friend named Ramblin' Bob
Who used to steal gamble and rob
He thought he was the smartest guy in town
But I found out last Monday
That Bob got locked up Sunday
They've got him in the jailhouse way down town
He's in the jailhouse now he's in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice
quit playin' cards and shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
Yodel...
Bob like to play his poker, pinochle, whist, and euchre
But shooting dice was his favourite game
Well he got throw'd in jail, with nobody to go his bail
The judge done said that he refused a fine
He's in the jailhouse now he's in the jailhouse now
I told him once or twice stop playin' cards and shootin' dice
He's in the jailhouse now
Yodel...
I went out last Tuesday I met a girl named Susie
I said I was the swellest guy around
We started to spend my money
And she started to call 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...
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Soggy Bottom Boys feat. Tim Blake Nelson's song, "In The Jailhouse Now," is featured on the 2000 soundtrack to the Coen Brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?.
Released on December 5th, 2000, the track was written by Jimmie Rodgers and recorded by the band of the same name, consisting of Dan Tyminski (lead vocals), Pat Enright (harmony vocals) and Harley Allen (harmony vocals). The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been wrongfully accused and thrown in jail for a crime he did not commit. Despite his innocence, he finds himself behind bars with no hope of getting out anytime soon. The upbeat bluegrass tune serves as an anthem for those who find themselves stuck in life’s struggles.