The Baptism Of Jesse TaylorCifra

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They baptized Jesse Taylor, 
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In Cedar Creek last Sunday, 
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Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm, 
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They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under, 
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'Cause this time he went under for the Lord. 



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Among the local taverns, there'll be a slack in business, 
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'Cause Jesse's drinking came before the groceries and the rent, 
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Among the local women, there'll be a slack in cheatin' 
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'Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again. 


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The scars on Jesse's knuckles are more than just respected 
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The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell, 
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The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money, 
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And the black eye of the law will soon be well. 


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They baptized Jesse Taylor, 
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In Cedar Creek last Sunday, 
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Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm, 
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They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under, 
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'Cause this time he went under for the Lord. 


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From now on, Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors, 
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And tell them just how Jesse took up with little Jim, 
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Now Jimmy's got a daddy, and Jesse's got a family, 
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And Franklin County's got a lot more man. 


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They baptized Jesse Taylor, 
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In Cedar Creek last Sunday, 
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Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm, 
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They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under, 
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Cause this time he went under for the Lord. 


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They baptized Jesse Taylor, 
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In Cedar Creek last Sunday, 
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Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm, 
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They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under, 
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Cause this time he went under for the Lord.