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The Tijuana Jail

Words and Music by Denny Thompson - 1959

Verse:
G	C	-	G
-	D+             D7	-	G
-	C	-	G
-	D+             D7	-	G
Chorus:
G	C	-	G
-	D+             D7	-	G
-	C	-	G
-	D+             D7	-	G     (repeat all)

8-beat intro.  Play 4-beats for each cell, reading from left to right.

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Verses:

We went one day about a month ago,
To have a little fun in Mexico.
We ended up in a gambling spot,
Where the liquor flowed and the dice were hot.

I was shooting dice, raking in the dough,
And then I heard a whistle blow.

We started to run when a man in blue,

Said "Senor, come with me 'cause I want you."

 

Chorus:

So, here we are in The Tiajuana Jail,
Ain't got no friends to go our bail.
So, here we'll stay 'cause we can't pay,
Just send our mail to The Tiajuana Jail.

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Performer Links:

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Listen to the Kingston Trio perform "Tijuana Jail" (mp3)

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Arranged by Jim Bottorff

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