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Bobby Bare
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Billy Dalton staggered on the sidewalk
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someone said he stumbled and he fell
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Six squad cars came screamin' to the rescue
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hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail
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Cause the law is for protection of the people
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rules're rules and any fool can see
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We don't need no tramps like Billy Dalton scaring
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A

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decent folks like you and me no sirree
Verse 2
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Charlie Watson wandered like a stranger
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showin' he had no means of support
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Policeman took a look at Charlies pants cuffs
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hustled Charlie Watson off to court
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Cause the law is for protection of the people
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rules're rules and any fool can see
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We don't need no bums
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like Charlie Watson
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Scaring decent folks like
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you and me no sirree
Verse 3

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Homer Lee was nothing but a hippie walking
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through this world without a care
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Then one day six strapping brave policemen
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held down Homer Lee and cut his hair
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Cause the law is for protection of the people
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D

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rules're rules and any fool can see
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We don't need no hairy headed hippie scaring
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decent folks like you and me no siree
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So thank your lucky stars you've got protec
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tion walk the line and never mind the cost
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Verse 4

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And don't wonder who them
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lawmen were protecting

When they nailed the Sa
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vior to the cross
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Cause the law is for protection of the people
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D

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rules're rules and any fool can see
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We don't need no little sneaking prophets
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scaring decent folks like you and me no sirree
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The law is for protection of the people by Bobby bare is D major.

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

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of The law is for protection of the people is approximately 187 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The law is for protection of the people using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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