Bobby Bare - Law Is For Protection Of The People lyrics

Billy Dalton staggered on the sidewalk Someone said he stumbled and he fell Six squad cars came screamin' to the rescue Hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail. 'Cause the law is for protection of the people Rules're rules and any fool can see We don't need no tramps like Billy Dalton Scaring decent folks like you and me, no siree. Charlie Watson wandered like a stranger Showin' he had no means of support Policeman took a look at Charlie's pants cuffs Hustled Charlie Watson off to court. 'Cause the law is for protection of the people Rules're rules and any fool can see We don't need no bums like Charlie Watson Scaring decent folks like you and me, no siree. Homer Lee was nothing but a hippie Walking through this world without a care Then one day six strapping brave policemen Held down Homer Lee and cut his hair. 'Cause the law is for protection of the people Rules're rules and any fool can see We don't need no hairy headed hippie Scaring decent folks like you and me, no siree. So thank your lucky stars you've got protection Walk the line and never mind the cost And don't wonder who them lawmen were protecting When they nailed the Saviour to the cross. 'Cause the law is for protection of the people Rules're rules and any fool can see We don't need no little sneaking prophets Scaring decent folks like you and me, no siree...