If they don't like your face They'll put you in your place You've got no recourse You're guilty as charged You can't tell them right from wrong If they think they know which side you're on You're at their mercy And their mercy is no place to be! It ain't no place for me! They've got the badges They've got the guns You ain't got a bloody thing When someone's word is law ! You've gotta hide your rage Or they'll put you in the cage Just smile at the injustice And be grateful if they let you walk away If they don't like your face They'll put you in your place You've got no recourse You're guilty has charged You can't tell them right from wrong If they think they know which side you're on You're at their mercy And their mercy is no place to be! Then if they say you're guilty And then you're guilty!