Stealin' (also called Stealin', Stealin') is an American folk song from the 1920s. The song is particularly identified with the jug band tradition, but gained wider popularity after several folk and blues artists recorded it in the 1960s.Although different artists have recorded different verses, the chorus has remained consistent:Stealin', stealin', pretty mama don't you tell on meI'm stealin' back to my same old used to be