In the Jailhouse Now

"In the Jailhouse Now" is an American novelty blues song originally found in vaudeville performances from the early 20th century, The earliest known version was written in 1915 by Totts Davis and Ed Stafford. It later became associated with Jimmie Rodgers, by way of the yodeling country music versions he recorded in 1928 and 1930, and has been extensively covered in the subsequent years, often giving songwriting credit to Rodgers. The song's first two verses trace the exploits of Ramblin' Bob, who cheats at cards and gets caught, while the final verse tells about taking a girl named Susie out on the town and winding up in jail together.

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