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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