The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor

F F7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, A# F In Cedar Creek last Sunday, C Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, F F7 A# F They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, C7 F Cause this time he went under for the Lord. F F7 A# 1. Among the local taverns, there'll be a slack in business, F C7 Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent, F F7 A# Among the local women, there'll be a slack in cheatin' F A# C7 F Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again. F F7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, A# F In Cedar Creek last Sunday, C Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, F F7 A# F They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, C7 F Cause this time he went under for the Lord. F F7 A# 2. The scars on Jesse's knuckles are more than just respected, F C7 The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell, F F7 A# The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money, F A# C7 F And the black eye of the law will soon be well. F F7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, A# F In Cedar Creek last Sunday, C Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, F F7 A# F They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, C7 F Cause this time he went under for the Lord. F F7 A# 3. From now on, Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors, F C7 And tell them just how Jesse took up with little Jim, F F7 A# Now Jimmy's got a daddy, and Jesse's got a family, F A# C7 F And Franklin County's got a lot more man. F F7 Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor, A# F In Cedar Creek last Sunday, C Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm, F F7 A# F They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under, C7 F Cause this time he went under for the Lord.