The Laws Must Change - John Mayall

The time must surely come

For the laws to fit the times

The time must surely come

For the laws to fit the times

But while the law is standing

You’ve got to open up your minds

It seems to be the fashion

To say you’re right and they are wrong

It seems to be the fashion

To say you’re right and they are wrong

But if you don’t see both sides

You’ll find yourself in jail 'fore long

You’re screaming at policemen

But they’re only doing a gig

You’re screaming at policemen

But they’re only doing a gig

Try and take the time

To figure out how the issue got that big

Lenny Bruce was trying to tell you

Many things before he died

Lenny Bruce was trying to tell you

Many things before he died

Like don’t throw rocks at policemen

But get the knots of law untied

Every time you’re holding

You are guilty of a crime

Every time you’re holding

You are guilty of a crime

The laws must change one day

But it’s going to take some time