I Fought The Law

by The Clash
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Lyrics

A (D)break in’ rocks ple in (G)the hot (D)sun, I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I miss my ba by and (G)the good (D)fun, I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I (G)left my ba by and I feel so bad, I (D)guess my race is run.

(G)She’s the best girl I’ve ev er had, (D)I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

(A7)A (D)rob bin’ peo ple with (G)a zip (D)gun, I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I need ed mon ey ’cause (G)I had (D)none, I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I (G)left my ba by and I feel so bad, I (D)guess my race is run.

(G)She’s the best girl I’ve ev er had, (D)I fought the law and the law (D)won.

I fought the law and the law (D)won.

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I Fought The Law by The Clash

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Fought The Law”

What key is "I Fought The Law" in?
"I Fought The Law" by The Clash is in the key of D with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Fought The Law" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Fought The Law" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Fought The Law"?
This arrangement of "I Fought The Law" uses 4 chords: A7, D, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "I Fought The Law" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by The Clash can I play here?
Try "SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO", "TRAIN IN VAIN", "THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.