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The Baptism of Jesse Taylor
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Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor,
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In Cedar Creek last Sunday,
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Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm,
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They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under,
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Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
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1. Among the local taverns, there'll be a slack in business,
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Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent,
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Among the local women, there'll be a slack in cheatin'
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Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again.
G G7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, C G In Cedar Creek last Sunday, D Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, G G7 C G They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, D7 G Cause this time he went under for the Lord. G G7 C 2. The scars on Jesse's knuckles are more than just respected, G D7 The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell, G G7 C The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money, G C D7 G And the black eye of the law will soon be well. G G7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, C G In Cedar Creek last Sunday, D Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, G G7 C G They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, D7 G Cause this time he went under for the Lord. G G7 C 3. From now on, Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors, G D7 And tell them just how Jesse took up with little Jim, G G7 C Now Jimmy's got a daddy, and Jesse's got a family, G C D7 G And Franklin County's got a lot more man. G G7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, C G In Cedar Creek last Sunday, D Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, G G7 C G They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, D7 G Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
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