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 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" when 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" when 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 them 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" when Jesse's head went under 'Cause this time he went under for the Lord
I know they baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right armTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
