I Fought The Law

Hank Williams Jr. · The Complete Hank Williams Jr. [1999]

A breakin' these rocks in the hot sun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won



I wanted 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 it feels so bad

Guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I 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 fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won



I left my little baby in good fun

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won



If I left my baby and it feels so bad

I guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won



If I left my baby and it feels so bad

And I guess my race is run

She was the best thing, I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won



I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law, law won

I fought the law, the law won

I fought the law, the law won



I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won

About I Fought The Law

"I Fought The Law" stands as a defining track in Hank Williams Jr.'s catalog, embodying the raw, rebellious spirit of the outlaw country movement. Recorded for *The Complete Hank Williams Jr. [1999]*, the song captures the artist's signature blend of blues-infused rock and traditional country, reflecting his lifelong struggle against restrictive norms. The lyrics, which detail a confrontation with authority figures, resonate deeply with the themes of independence and defiance found throughout his discography. As a cornerstone of his work, the recording showcases his powerful vocal delivery and guitar-driven sound, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern country music who refused to be categorized by the establishment.