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I Shot the Sheriff (ver. 1) by Bob Marley - Piano Sheets and Free Sheet Music

  
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"I Shot the Sheriff" is a song written by Bob Marley. The song was first released on The Wailers' album Burnin'. Eric Clapton recorded a cover version that was included on his album, 461 Ocean Boulevard. It is the most successful version of the song, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Clapton's only chart-topping hit in the U.S. "I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I shot the sheriff' instead... but it's the same idea: justice." Bob Marley During the controversy over the Body Count song "Cop Killer", it was frequently pointed out that there were no similar complaints about Marley's song even though they had similar themes. Robert Bob Nesta Marley OM (February 6; 1945 May 11; 1981) was a Jamaican musician; singer-songwriter and Rastafarian. He was the lead singer; songwriter and guitarist for the ska; rocksteady and.    Download this sheet!
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Robert Bob Nesta Marley OM (February 6; 1945 May 11; 1981) was a Jamaican musician; singer-songwriter and Rastafarian. He was the lead singer; songwriter and guitarist for the ska; rocksteady and reggae bands: The Wailers (1964 1974) and Bob Marley & the Wailers (1974 1981). Marley died nearly thirty years ago; but remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music; and is credited for helping spread Jamaican music to the worldwide audience.Marleys best known hits include I Shot the Sheriff; No Woman; No Cry; Exodus; Could You Be Loved; Stir It Up; Jamming; Redemption Song; One Love and; together with The Wailers; Three Little Birds; as well as the posthumous releases Buffalo Soldier and Iron Lion Zion. "I Shot the Sheriff" is a song written by Bob Marley. The song was first released on The Wailers' album Burnin'. Eric Clapton recorded a cover version that was included on his album, 461 Ocean Boulevard. It is the most successful version of the song, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Clapton's only chart-topping hit in the U.S. "I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I.
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