The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor lyrics

Among the local taverns they`ll be a slack in business
`Cause Jesse`s drinkin` came before the groceries and the rent
Among the local women they`ll be a slack in cheatin`
`Cause Jesse won`t be be steppin` out again.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried `Hallelujah` as Jesse`s head went under
`Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

The scars on Jesse`s knuckles were more than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse`s money
And the black eye of the law will soon be well.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried `Hallelujah` as Jesse`s head went under
`Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

From now on Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
Tell how much Jesse took up with little Jim
Now Jimmy`s got a daddy and Jesse`s got a family
And Franklin County`s got a lot more man.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried `Hallelujah` as Jesse`s head went under
`Cause this time he went under for the Lord...