You're cruising down the highway
A little faster than you should be
Got a cold beer in your hand
And contraband under your front seat
You hear a siren and it's getting clearer
Glance back in your rear view mirror
See the flashing lights of red, white and blue
And you know that he's after you
Johnny the lawman
Johnny the lawman
Coming to get you
Coming to take you
Take you away
Take you to jail
Johnny the lawman
Johnny the lawman
Coming to get you
Coming to take you
Take you away
Take you to jail
You're hanging with your friends
Having a little party
The music is going strong
But it's louder than it should be
Then he comes banging at your door
Ready to slam someone to the floor
Better not even argue with him
'Cause he's going to win in the end
Johnny the lawman
Johnny the lawman
Coming to get you
Coming to take you
Take you away
Take you to jail
Johnny the lawman
Johnny the lawman
Coming to get you
Coming to take you
Take you away
Take you to jail
Some folks call him the CHP
Others call him the Memphis PD
It doesn't matter what state you're in
'Cause he's going to bust you again and again and again
Johnny the lawman
Watch out for Johnny
Johnny the lawman
Lawman, lawman, watch out for the lawman named Johnny
Keep an eye out for Johnny
The lawman
Lawman, lawman, watch out for the lawman named Johnny
Oh, Johnny the lawman
The lawman
Oh, Johnny the lawman
Lawman, lawman, watch out for the lawman named Johnny
Oh, Johnny the lawman
The lawman