Popularized by Texas rockers the Bobby Fuller Four in 1965 and covered by countless artists in the decades since, “I Fought the Law” is one of rock’s most enduring anti-authority anthems. The song is sung from the perspective of a prison inmate serving time for armed robbery, and while he cops to hi...
[Verse 1]
I'm 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 I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
Oh, she's the best girl I ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
[Verse 2]
I'm robbin' people with a six-gun
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
[Chorus]
I left my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
Oh, she's the best girl I ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I Fought The Law was written by Sonny Curtis.
I Fought The Law was produced by Robert Keane.
Bobby Fuller Four released I Fought The Law on Wed Dec 01 1965.