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I Shot the Sheriff
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- Contains complete lyrics
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I Shot the Sheriff |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
G Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
96 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0093093 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Eric Clapton |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
G Minor |
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Available Keys: |
G Minor (Orig), A Minor (+2), B Minor (-8), C Minor (-7), D Minor (-5), E Minor (-3), F# Minor (-1) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093093 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow, with a |
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Metronome: |
q = 96 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Shot the Sheriff
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Date: |
1974 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093093 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Books: |
Eric Clapton The Greatest Songs of the Rock Era |
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From the Books: |
Eric Clapton The Greatest Songs of the Rock Era |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “I Shot the Sheriff” is in G minor. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “I Shot the Sheriff” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “I Shot the Sheriff” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “I Shot the Sheriff” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Shot the Sheriff” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Shot the Sheriff” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“I Shot the Sheriff” by Eric Clapton is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Bob Marley. It includes 5 pages of music. The original key is G minor.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is moderately slow, with a, at around 96 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Reggae on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 54 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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