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The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor chords by
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Key: G major
Intro 1
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Verse 1

Among the local taverns
C
C

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they'll be a slack in business
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G

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'Cause Jesse's drinkin' came before
D
D

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the groceries and the rent
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G

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C
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Among the local women they'll

be a slack in cheatin'
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G

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'Cause Jesse won't
D
D

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G
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be steppin' out again
Verse 2
G
G

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They baptized Jesse Taylor in
C
C

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G
G

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Ce dar Creek last Sunday

Jesus gained a soul and Satan
D
D

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lost a good right arm
G
G

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They all cried, "Hallelujah" when
C
C

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G
G

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Jesse's head went un der

'Cause this time he went
D
D

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un der for the Lord
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G

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Verse 3
C
C

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D
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G
G

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The scars on Jesse's knuckles
C
C

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were more than just respected
G
G

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The county courthouse

records tell all there is to tell
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D

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G

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The pockets of the gamblers will
C
C

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soon miss Jesse's money
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G

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And the black eye of the law
D
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will soon be well
Verse 4
G
G

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They baptized Jesse Taylor in
C
C

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G
G

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Cedar Creek last Sunday

Jesus gained a soul and Satan
D
D

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lost a good right arm
G
G

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C
C

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They all cried, "Hallelujah" when Jesse's
G
G

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head went un der
D
D

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'Cause this time he went under

for the Lord
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G

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C
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Verse 5
D
D

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A
A

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From now on Nancy Taylor can
D
D

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proudly speak to neighbors
A
A

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Tell them how much Jesse
E
E

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took up with little Jim
A
A

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Now Jimmy's got a daddy
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D

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and Jesse's got a family
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And Franklin County's got a lot more man
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D

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They
Verse 6
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A

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baptized Jesse Taylor in
D
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A
A

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Ce dar Creek last Sunday

Jesus gained a soul and Satan
E
E

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lost a good right arm
A
A

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They all cried, "Hallelujah" when
D
D

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A
A

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Jesse's head went un der
E
E

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A
A

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'Cause this time he went under for the Lord
Verse 7
A
A

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I know they baptized Jesse Taylor
D
D

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A
A

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in Ce dar Creek last Sunday

Jesus gained a soul and

Satan lost a good right arm

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor by The Oak Ridge Boys is G major.

The primary chords used in The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor are G, C, D, A, E.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor is approximately 75 beats per minute.

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