GG7
Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor,
CG
In Cedar Creek last Sunday,
D
Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm,
GG7CG
They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under,
D7G
Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
GG7C
1. Among the local taverns, there'll be a slack in business,
GD7
Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent,
GG7C
Among the local women, there'll be a slack in cheatin'
GCD7G
Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again.
GG7
Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor,
CG
In Cedar Creek last Sunday,
D
Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm,
GG7CG
They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under,
D7G
Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
GG7C
2. The scars on Jesse's knuckles are more than just respected,
GD7
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell,
GG7C
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money,
GCD7G
And the black eye of the law will soon be well.
GG7
Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor,
CG
In Cedar Creek last Sunday,
D
Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm,
GG7CG
They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under,
D7G
Cause this time he went under for the Lord.
GG7C
3. From now on, Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors,
GD7
And tell them just how Jesse took up with little Jim,
GG7C
Now Jimmy's got a daddy, and Jesse's got a family,
GCD7G
And Franklin County's got a lot more man.
GG7
Chorus They baptized Jesse Taylor,
CG
In Cedar Creek last Sunday,
D
Jesus gained a soul and satan lost a good right arm,
GG7CG
They all cried "Hallelujah" when Jesse's head went under,
D7G
Cause this time he went under for the Lord.