I have a right to get up when I feel I have a right to get up when I feel Don't tell me I can't break the law Cause the law has broken me I have a right to get up, don't care what you say I have a right to get up, don't care what you say You're much too late to be thankful But thank you anyway I have a right to get up, even where I'm bound I have a right to get up, even where I'm bound Gonna tell the pain dealer to keep his nervous breakdown I have a right to get up, when I please I have a right to go, to go where I please Don't tell me I can't break the law 'Cause the law has broken me