The song was written by Bob Marley and performed by the band 'Bob Marley and the Wailers'. This album was released on 15th December 1975. The song is actually "I shot the sheriff" and is based on a claim by a man who accepted of killing a local sheriff but claims that he was falsely accused of killing the Deputy sheriff.
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy.
In the song I Shot the Sheriff, the narrator shoots the local Sheriff in self defense. He's also accused of shooting the deputy, which he didn't do. The theme of the song is justice.
Bob Marley wrote the song for an album he recorded with the Wailers. Eric Clapton later covered and popularized the song. Bob Dylan has never recorded a version of this song.
One can find the lyrics of the song 'I Shot The Sheriff' on the SongFacts website. One can also find the song lyrics from sites like Metro Lyrics, Song Meanings and many more.
I shot the sheriff willie and the hand jive
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy.
I Shot the Sheriff - Warren G song - was created in 1996.
There has never been a song called "You Shot the Sheriff". "I Shot the Sheriff" has been recorded by many artists including Bob Marley, but not 10cc.
Yes it did! In 2001, You Shot The Sheriff reached the #1 song on the charts!
In the song I Shot the Sheriff, the narrator shoots the local Sheriff in self defense. He's also accused of shooting the deputy, which he didn't do. The theme of the song is justice.
I shot the sheriff - Eric Clapton Knockin' on heaven's door - Bob Dylan Maybe in the first song the sheriff doesn't die, not sure.
Bob Marley wrote the song for an album he recorded with the Wailers. Eric Clapton later covered and popularized the song. Bob Dylan has never recorded a version of this song.
One can find the lyrics of the song 'I Shot The Sheriff' on the SongFacts website. One can also find the song lyrics from sites like Metro Lyrics, Song Meanings and many more.
I shot the sheriff willie and the hand jive
Probably his best known song would be "I shot the Sheriff"
One Shot by JLS Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar Who Shot the Sheriff - Eric Clapton
Yes, in 1974