The Law Is For Protection of the People-Kris Kristofferson

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[00:00.00]The Law Is for Protection of the People - Kris Kristofferson
[00:07.08]Billy Dalton staggered on the sidewalk
[00:12.65]Someone said he stumbled and he fell
[00:18.34]Six squad cars came screaming to the rescue
[00:24.03]Hauled old Billy Dalton off to jail
[00:29.34]Cause the law is for protection of the people
[00:35.67]Rules are rules and any fool can see
[00:41.23]We don't need no drunks like Billy Dalton
[00:47.18]Scarin decent folks like you and me no siree
[00:55.65]Homer Lee Hunnicut was nothing but a hippy
[01:01.65]Walking thru this world without a care
[01:07.39]Then one day six strapping brave policeman
[01:13.89]Held down Homer Lee and cut his hair
[01:18.72]Cause the law is for protection of the people
[01:24.74]Rules are rules and any foola can see
[01:30.37]We don't need no hairy headed hippies
[01:36.17]Scarin decent folks like you and me no siree
[01:44.88]So thank your lucky stars you've got protection
[01:50.56]Walk the line and never mind the cost
[01:56.21]And don't wonder who them lawmen was protecting
[02:01.53]When they nailed the Savior to the cross
[02:07.34]Cause the law is for protection of the people
[02:13.80]Rules are rules and any fool can see
[02:19.92]We don't need no riddle speaking prophets
[02:25.24]Scarin decent folks like you and me no siree