Jesse James Lyrics

The song Jesse James is performed by The Kingston Trio in the album named The Capitol Years in the year 1995 .



Bob ShaneNick ReynoldsNick Reynolds

(Recitation) Frank and Jesse James were products of their environment. They were sent out into the woods by their parents to forage for berries, truffles, rutabagas, and roots of all sorts. Put yourself in their place...you'da been mean too!

When Jesse James was a lad he killed many-a man. He robbed the Glendale train.
And the people they did say for many miles away. It was robbed by Frank and Jesse James.

Chorus:
Poor Jesse had a wife who mourned for his life, three children, they were brave.
But that dirty little coward who shot Mister Howard has laid poor Jesse in his grave.

It was on a Saturday night if I remember right when they robbed that Glendale train.
It was one of the Younger boys who gathered in the spoils and he carried Jesse's monies away.

(Chorus)

He was standin' on a chair just a-dustin' pictures there. He thought he heard a noise (Yeah, what did he do?)
When he turned his head around, why that bullet smacked him down and it laid poor Jesse on the floor.

(Chorus)

Jesse robbed from the poor and he gave to the rich. He never did a friendly thing.
And when his best friend died he was right there by her side and he lifted off her golden wedding ring.

(Chorus)



The Kingston Trio - The Capitol Years

Sep 1995

  1. Run Joe
  2. Sloop John B
  3. Dodi Lii
  4. They Call The Wind Mariah
  5. Shady Grove/Lonesome Traveler
  6. Across The Wide Missouri
  7. Scotch & Soda
  8. Pay Me My Money Down
  9. Tijuana Jail
  10. All My Sorrows
  11. Good News
  12. Remember The Alamo
  13. Molly Dee
  14. The Unfortunate Miss Bailey
  15. Sail Away Ladies
  16. The Kingston Trio Sings For 7-Up (Spot #1)
  17. The Mountains O' Mourne
  18. Home FromThe Hill
  19. The World's Last Authentic Playboy
  20. Bimini
  21. Green Grasses
  22. With You, My Johnny
  23. The Escape Of Old John Webb
  24. Colorado Trail
  25. Buddy Better Get On Down The Line
  26. Coast Of California
  27. Bye Bye Thou Little Tiny Child
  28. A Round About Christmas
  29. Come All Ye Fair & Tender Ladies
  30. Bobby Hielan' Laddie
  31. The River Is Wide
  32. Don't You Weep, Mary
  33. Sea Fever
  34. The Golden Spike
  35. Mary Was Pretty
  36. The Wines of Madeira
  37. Senora
  38. Adieu To My Island
  39. It Was A Very Good Year
  40. Your'e Gonna Miss Me
  41. The Bonnie Ship, The Diamond
  42. Come Along Julie
  43. Coming From The Mountains
  44. Oh, Still Away
  45. Take Her Out Of Pity
  46. The Whistling Gypsy
  47. Nothing More To Look Forward To
  48. Weeping Willow
  49. Jesse James
  50. Little Light
  51. Chilly Winds
  52. Oh Miss Mary
  53. Roddy McCorley
  54. 500 Miles
  55. Goin' Away For To Leave You
  56. Old Kentucky Land
  57. Rocky
  58. Away Rio
  59. All The Good Times
  60. Darlin' Are You Dreaming
  61. Allentown Jail
  62. Honey, Are You Mad At Your Man
  63. The Long Black Veil
  64. Genny Glenn
  65. The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)
  66. The New Frontier
  67. The Reverend Mr. Black
  68. Road To Freedom
  69. River Run Down
  70. One More Round
  71. Run The Ridges
  72. Love Has Gone
  73. Try To Remember
  74. Mark Twain
  75. Ballad Of The Thresher
  76. Two-Ten, Six-Eighteen
  77. Those Who Are Wise
  78. Rider
  79. Coal Tattoo
  80. Hobo's Lullaby
  81. Song For A Friend
  82. Four Strong Winds
  83. Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream
  84. Ann
  85. Let's Get Together
  86. Pullin' Away
  87. Farewell Captain

Jesse James