(Sonny Curtis)

A breakin' rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won.

I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won.

I left my baby and I feel so bad,
I guess the race is run
'Cause he's the best man I ever had,
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won.

--- Instrumental ---

A robbin' people with a sixgun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won.

I miss my baby and the good fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won.

I left my baby and I feel so bad
I guess the race is run
'Cause he's the best man I ever had,
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won...