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