- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
I Shot the Sheriff |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
96 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0093096 |
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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: |
12 |
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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
By: |
Eric Clapton |
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Pages: |
12 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-Bb5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093096 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Reggae |
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Metronome: |
q = 96 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1974 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093096 |
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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: |
Complete Clapton Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard Eric Clapton Anthology |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “I Shot the Sheriff” is in Bb major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “I Shot the Sheriff” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and backup vocals. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 guitar recorded versions arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Bob Marley. It includes 12 pages of music.
The original key is Bb major. It's marked moderate reggae, at about 96 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Backup Vocals.
Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Reggae style category. There are 54 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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