La Tactique du gendarme [English translation]

A policeman needs to have very good feet,

But it's not all,

But it's not all,

He also needs a bit of insight and wisdom,

But it's not all,

But it's not all,

Cause what he needs to have, above all,

Is some tactics,

Some tactics, put in practice,

Just like the watch that ticks and tocks,

The policemen has his tactics.

Hold on, I'll tell you what it is:

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics...

It's keeping his eyes open

And never to get noticed

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics

Before and above all,

It's to be on the ball.

Ticket!

Come on, come on,

No talking back!

Come on, let's go,

Get a move on!

Come on, come on,

I know the drill!

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics

Is writing tickets

With a firm hand.

You've got those riding their bikes without a plate,

But it's not all,

But it's not all,

You've got to chase around after all the car thieves,

But it's not all,

But it's not all,

People say: "Oh, there's never a policeman

Anywhere near when you need one."

And I respond tit for tat,

Because, see, I have tactics,

Hold on, I'll tell you what it is:

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics

It's to always be there

When you expect it the least.

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics

It's to be pretty insightful

While looking a bit like a fool.

Ticket!

Come on, come on,

No talking back!

Come on, let's go,

Get a move on!

Come on, come on,

I know the drill!

The policeman's

Taca taca tac tac tics

It's to constantly be

Hell bent upon the rules.

• Artist:Bourvil