Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won (twice)
I needed money 'cause I had none

I fought the law and the law won (twice)

I left my baby and it feels so bad

Guess my race is run
She's the best girl that I ever had
I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the

Robbin' people with a six-gun

I fought the law and the law won (twice)
I lost my girl and I lost my fun
I fought the law and the law won (twice)


I left my baby and it feels so bad
Guess my race is run

She's the best girl that I ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the


I fought the law and the law won (7 times)
I fought the law and the