Lyrics:

(Sonny Curtis)



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