Standing in the shadows

Stranger dressed in black

One time desperado

Better watch your back

Hands that look like lightning

To the roaring of the gun

The shadow can be frightening

To the killer on the run

Laying down the law

That's what this badge is for

Keeper of the peace

Ooh, the keeper of the peace, yeah

The tamer of the beast

Ain't no man no righteous

In the [Incomprehensible]

Standing for a one man cause

Righteously reward

Laying down the law

That's what this gun is for, yeah

Keeper of the peace, yeah

The keeper of the peace

Tamer of the beast, yeah

Put your gun down slowly

On the edge of town

Leave it there softly

Have to gun you down

Laying down the law

That's what this gun and badge is for

Keeper of the peace

The keeper of the peace

Tamer of the beast, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Keeper of the peace, yeah

The tamer of the beast