Standard (EADGBE)

/ 2 / / /

A-breakin' rocks in the hot sun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law

/ 2 / / /

won

Verse 2

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

She's the best girl I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law

/ 2 / / /

won

(instrumental, same pattern as chorus)

Verse 3

A-robbin' people with a 6 gun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

Verse 4

I miss my baby and the good fun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won