Colin Farrell recorded the song specifically for John Crowley’s 2003 black comedy Intermission, in which Farrell portrays a small-time criminal named Lehiff. He does not perform it in the film. Ironically, Lehiff does die in the course of the story, but not at the hands of the law.
(Verse 1)
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
(Chorus)
I left my baby and it feels so bad
I 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
(Instrumental break)
(Verse 2)
Robbin' people with a six-gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I lost me girl and I lost me fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
(Chorus)
I left my baby and it feels so bad
I 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 was written by Sonny Curtis.
Colin Farrell released I Fought the Law on Tue Mar 09 2004.