Jesse James

Recorded by Roy Clark Arranged by Roy Clark (Up tempo/Bluegrass style) D G Jesse James was a man who rambled through the land D A7 And he robbed many a bank and train D G He was the leader man of a bold and reckless band D A7 D And many are the people that were slain. G D But, no more Jesse James; No more Jesse James A7 They laid poor Jesse in his grave D G Jesse went and turned his head; Little Bobby shot him dead D A7 D And they laid poor Jesse in his grave. (Inst: Banjo/Fiddle) Now Jesse had a wife; Who mourned all her life Because of Jesse's evil ways But she couldn't stay his hand; Or stop the robber band Her grief made her old and gray. Refrain: (Inst: Guitar) But the end it came at last; From a bullet quick and fast >From a comrade he trusted in his band And the deed they said was just; When they laid him in the dust He had been such a terror in the land. Refrain: (Inst: End)