Oak Ridge Boys Lyrics

Album: Unknown

The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor

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.

 

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 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.

 

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