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I Fought the Law by The Clash version
Intro:
Chords: D D G A
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-(12)/14-14-14-(12)/14-14-14--(12)/14-14-14--(12)/14-14-14-|
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Chords: D D A G F#m D
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-(12)/14-14-14-(12)/14-14-14--14--12--11------------------|
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triplets
That repeats twice, then:
D D G D
Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
D D G D
I fought the law and the law won (twice)
D D G D
I needed money 'cause I had none
D D G D
I fought the law and the law won (twice)
G
I left my baby and it feels so bad
D
Guess my race is run
G
She the best that I ever had
D G D
I fought the law and the law won
D A G F#m D
I fought the law and the
Solo:
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-14--------------------------------|
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This repeats four times, then back to the intro riff. If this
doesn't sound right let me know. Also, there is a second guitar
that sounds like its running a counter melody, so if anyone can
figure that out, please post.
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Other versions of this song
- I Fought The Law (Chords)
- I Fought The Law (Bass)
- I Fought The Law (Ver2) (Chords)
- I Fought The Law (Ver3) (Chords)
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Last Updated: January 16, 2026