A-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

I left my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
Well, she's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the Law and the law won
I fought the Law and the law won

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

I left my baby and I feel so bad
I guess my race is run
But, she's the best girl I've ever had
I fought the Law and the law won
I fought the Law and the law won

Cover by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets (formerly led by the late Buddy Holly). Written in 1958 & recorded in 1959 for the Crickets' 1960 album "In Style with the Crickets." Later widely popularized by a 1966 cover by the Bobby Fuller Four. Also covered by The Clash on the 1979 US release of their self-titled debut album.