There was a big man from the high plains out west
He played electric guitar and was one of the best

He played a BBQ shack near the east side of town
When he picked the guitar, people start to come around

He could play with tone, just as fast as you will
When you left the joint, you never lost the thrill

I said everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Yeah everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Have you heard? Spread the word, Jesse gonna be here tonight

He has a jailhouse tattoo and dice on his guitar
He travelled to England and other places far

When he met the Clash, they thought he was real cool
He wore a Mohawk and took them punks to school

He never quit playing right down to the end
Everyone that knew him was his lifelong friend

I said everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Yeah everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Have you heard? Spread the word, Jesse gonna be here tonight

I said everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Yeah everybody, Jesse gonna be here tonight
Have you heard? Spread the word, Jesse gonna be here tonight