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.

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.

--- Instrumental ---

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.

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.

Oh, they baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last
Sunday
Jesus gained a soul...