THE LAW IS FOR PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE

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 are rules as any fool can see
We don't need no drunks like Billy Dalton 
Scaring decent folks like you and me no siree

Homar Lee was nothing but a hippie 
Walkin' through this world without a care
Then one day six scrapping brave policemen 
Held down Homar Lee and cut his hair

Cause the law is for protection of the people 
Rules are rules as any fool can see
We don't need no hairy headed hippies 
Scaring decent folks like you and me; no siree

So thank your lucky stars we'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 are rules as any fool can see
We don't need no riddle speaking prophets
Scaring decent folks like you and me; no siree