Law Is For Protection Of The People Lyrics - Bobby Bare

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 sirree 

Charlie Watson wandered like a stranger showin' he had no means of support 

Policeman took a look at Charlies 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 sirree 

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 Savior 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 sirree