I Shot The Sheriff
Derek and the Dominos
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published by
rafah
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[Chorus]Gm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputyGm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy[Verse]Eb Dm GmAll around in my home townEb Dm GmThey're trying to track me downEb Dm GmThey say they want to bring me in guiltyEb Dm GmFor the killing of a deputyEb Dm Gm Main RiffFor the life of a deputy But I say?[Chorus]Gm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I swear it was in self-defenseGm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, and they say it is a capital offense[Verse]Eb Dm GmSheriff John Brown always hated meEb Dm GmFor what I don't knowEb Dm GmEvery time that I plant a seedEb Dm GmHe said "Kill it before it grows"Eb Dm GmHe said "Kill it before it grows" I say!Main Riff[Chorus]Gm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I swear it was in self-defenseGm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I swear it was in self-defense[Verse]Eb Dm GmFreedom came my way one dayEb Dm GmAnd I started out of town yeahEb Dm GmAll of a sudden I see sheriff John BrownEb Dm GmAiming to shoot me downEb Dm GmSo I shot, I shot him down I say!Main Riff[Chorus]Gm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputyGm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot the deputy[Verse]Eb Dm GmReflexes got the better of meEb Dm GmAnd what is to be must beEb Dm GmEvery day the bucket falls to the wellEb Dm GmBut one day the bottom will drop outEb Dm GmYes, one day the bottom will drop out But I sayMain Riff[Chorus]Gm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy, oh noGm Cm GmI shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy, oh no[Outro]Cm Dm GmCm Dm Gm
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