‘I Fought the Law’ was written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets and became famous after a cover version was released by The Bobby Fuller Four in 1966. The song talks about rebellion and the consequences of fighting against the established rules of society.
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I needed money 'cause I had none
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I left my baby and it feels so bad
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Robbin' people with a sixgun
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I lost my girl and I lost my fun
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I left my baby and it feels so bad
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