let me show my identity
ol' badge seven-fourteen is me
and i want facts, ma'am
yeah, just the facts, ma'am

there is no crime, i deem too small
i may investigate them all
and i want facts, ma'am
yeah, just the facts, ma'am

if you steal a car...i'll block the street
if you're dealing drugs...i'll put on heat
if you murder, cold...you'll get hot seat
if you try to stalk...i'll see you're beat
facts, ma'am

(jack webb plays blistering solo)

and i want facts, ma'am
yeah, just the facts, ma'am

i'll ask you if you know the score
(ah-ah...don't be fibbin')
if you don't squawk, i'll press some more
(ha ha...truth, complete)
and i want facts, ma'am
yeah, just the facts, ma'am

now, witnesses should be advised
(facts, ma'am)
declare, if any, all your lies
(facts, ma'am)
and i want facts, ma'am
yeah, just the facts, ma'am

cause i'm workin' for L.A.P.D.
facts, ma'am