[Verse 1] Sheriff’s kid Black eye Split lip Said I “talked back” I just said “that’s it” Coffee burns On a rusted plate Mama says “pray” I just say “wait” [Chorus] I’m disturbing the peace By walking home alone at night I’m disturbing the peace By saying my own name right I’m disturbing the peace Bare legs Big laugh Sharp teeth If that’s a crime in this town Come and get me [Verse 2] Church bell cracks Through a Monday fog Men shake hands Like they own my God County fair Blue ribbon Cheap beer I raise hell With a paper-thin cheer [Chorus] I’m disturbing the peace By keeping my own last name I’m disturbing the peace By not bowing when they blame I’m disturbing the peace Boot heel on your old beliefs If that’s a crime in this town Come and get me [Bridge] No violence Just a “no” Just a “why?” Just “I won’t go” Ladies In the grocery line Hear me say “This body’s mine” [Chorus] I’m disturbing the peace With a pocketknife and a pen I’m disturbing the peace By loving women Loving men I’m disturbing the peace Quiet riot in the wheat If that’s a crime in this town (come and get me) Come and get me
