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Law is for the protection of the people, the chords by
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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D

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C
C

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"Billy Dalton staggered
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D

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on the sidewalk
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C

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D
D

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Someone said he stumbled and he fell,

Six squad cars came
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C

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D
D

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screaming to the rescue
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C

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D
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And hauled ol' Billy Dalton off to jail.
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D
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Because the law is for pro
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G

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tection of the people
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D

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G

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Rules are rules an d any fool can see,
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We don't need no drunks
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G

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like Billy Dalton
Em
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A

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Scaring decent folks like you 'n me'

No Sireee
Dm
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Lee
Verse 2
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D

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Honeycut was
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C

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D
D

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nothin' but a hippy
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C

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Walking through this world
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D

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without a care,
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C

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Then one day six strappin'
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D

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brave policemen
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C

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Held down Homer Lee
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D

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and cut his hair,
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G

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Because the law is for
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D

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G
G

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protection of the people
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D

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G
G

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Rules are rules and any fool can see,
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We don't need no hairy headed
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Em
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hip pies
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A

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Scarin' decent folks like you 'n me
Dm
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A

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D
D

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No Sireee
Verse 3
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D

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So thank your lucky stars
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C

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D
D

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you got protection
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C

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D
D

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Walk the line and never mind the cost
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C

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Don't wonder who them
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D

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lawmen was protectin'
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When they nailed the sa
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D

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viour to the cross.
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Because the law is for
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G
G

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protection of the people
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D

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G
G

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Rules are rules and any fool can see,
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We don't need riddle
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G

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speakin' prophets
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Scarin' decent folks like
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A

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D
D

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you 'n me

No Sireee
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • F

  • Em

  • A

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Law is for the protection of the people, the by Kris kristofferson is D major.

The primary chords used in Law is for the protection of the people, the are D, C, G, F, Em, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C, G, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Law is for the protection of the people, the is approximately 158 beats per minute.

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