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The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor
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George Jones
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They baptized Jesse Taylor 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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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.
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The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
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The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
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The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
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And the black eye of the law will soon be well.
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They baptized Jesse Taylor 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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--- Instrumental ---
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From now old Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
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And tell them how much Jesse hooked up with little Jim
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Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
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And Franklin County's got a lot more man.
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They baptized Jesse Taylor 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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They baptized Jesse Taylor 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...
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