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Tijuana Jail

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The Tijuana Jail
The Kingston Trio
           G  C  D7 G
[INTRO]:            
            C                   G
We went one day, about a month ago
                 D7         G
To have a little fun in Mexico
         C                 G
We ended up, in a gambling spot
                 D7     D7•
Where the liquor flowed     and the dice were hot
            C                   G
So, here we are, in the Tijuana Jail
             D7                 G
Ain't got no friends, to go our bail
               C                     G
So, here we'll stay, ‘cause we can't pay
              D7                    G
                 D7•                
Just send our mail     to the Tijuana Jail
               C                   G
I was shootin' dice, rakin' in the dough
           D7               G
And then I heard, a whistle blow
              C                  G
We started to run, when a man in blue
                   D7      D7•
Said, “Señor, come with me,   ‘cause I want you”
            C                   G
So, here we are, in the Tijuana Jail
             D7                 G
Ain't got no friends, to go our bail
               C                     G
So, here we'll stay, ‘cause we can't pay
              D7                    G
                 D7•                
Just send our mail     to the Tijuana Jail
                  C                           G
Just five hundred dollars, and they'll set us free
                   D7                       G
I couldn't raise a penny, if you threatened me
            C                         G
I know five hundred, don't sound like much
                D     D7•
But just try to find,    somebody to touch
            C                   G
So, here we are, in the Tijuana Jail
             D7                 G
Ain't got no friends, to go our bail
               C                     G
So, here we'll stay, ‘cause we can't pay
              D7                    G
                 D7•                
Just send our mail     to the Tijuana Jail
            C                   G
So, here we are, in the Tijuana Jail
             D7                 G
Ain't got no friends, to go our bail
               C                     G
So, here we'll stay, ‘cause we can't pay
              D7                    G
                 D7•                
Just send our mail     to the Tijuana Jail
NOTE: D7• is a TACET (STOP PLAYING).

Tijuana Jail chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tijuana Jail by The Kingston Trio. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The Tijuana Jail
The Kingston Trio
[INTRO]:   G   C   D7   G
                 D7     D7•
Where the liquor flowed     and the dice were hot
                   D7      D7•
Said, “Señor, come with me,   ‘cause I want you”
                D     D7•
But just try to find,    somebody to touch
NOTE: D7• is a TACET (STOP PLAYING).

Tijuana Jail Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Tijuana Jail by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tijuana Jail chords”, “Tijuana Jail guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Tijuana Jail chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tijuana Jail chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tijuana Jail lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D7, D.

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