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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Fought The Law" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 152 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Fought The Law”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Fought The Law"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Fought The Law" by The Clash played in?
- I Fought The Law is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Fought The Law"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Fought The Law" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Fought The Law"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Fought The Law"?
- "I Fought The Law" was originally performed by The Clash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Fought The Law"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, D, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Fought The Law". Key of D, 152 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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