Tuesday, February 2, 2010

What is the name of this oak ridge boys song?

I'm not sre of the words, but it goes like Jesse got bapist. That all I know. They sang it at the Grand Old Opry a couple monthes ago. That wheere I heard it and love it.If anyone can help me ot that be great.What is the name of this oak ridge boys song?
Jennifer, I'm going to make you a very happy lady. I have the song you're looking for and the lyrics too!





It's called ';The Baptism of Jesse Taylor'; and here are the lyrics below:





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.





(Chorus)





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.What is the name of this oak ridge boys song?
BigAnt got it right. I saw them in concert last month for the first time. It's also the first time I heard that song. It's a great song.
Written by and also recorded by Johnny Russell.

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