Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Baptism of Jesse Taylor , by - Guy Penrod. Song from the album Down By The Tabernacle, in the genre ПопRelease date: 31.12.2005
Record label: Spring House
Song language: English
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 |
| 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 |