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(Gm)I shot the sher iff,
but I did not shoot the (Gm)dep u ty.
I shot the sher iff,
but I did n’t shoot the (Gm)dep u ty.
of fense.
Sher iff a John round in my (Gm)home ed town,
they’re (Ebmaj7)try ing to (Dm7)track me down.
They (Dm7)ev ’ry time to bring me in guilt y a seed, for the (Ebmaj7)kill ing of a (Dm7)dep u (Gm)ty,
for the (Ebmaj7)life of a (Dm7)dep u (Gm)ty.
But I say:
(Gm)I shot the sher iff,
but I swear it was in (Gm)self de fense.
I shot the sher iff,
and they say it is a (Gm)cap i tal of fense.
Sher iff a John Brown al ways (Gm)hat ed me;
for (Ebmaj7)what, ing to (Dm7)I don’t know.
And (Dm7)ev ’ry time to bring that I plant y a seed, he said, (Ebmaj7)“Kill ing it be (Dm7)fore it (Gm)grows.”
He said, (Ebmaj7)“Kill it be (Dm7)fore it (Gm)grows.”
But I say:
(Gm)I shot the sher iff,
but I swear it was in (Gm)self de fense.
I shot the sher iff,
but I swear it was in (Gm)self de fense.
Free dom came my get the one bet (Gm)ter of me,
and I start ed out of (Gm)town, yeah.
All of a (Dm7)sud den I see (Gm)Sher iff John Brown
but one day the bot tom me will (Gm)down, out.
so I (Dm7)shot, Yes, one day the I shot him (Gm)down.
out.
But I (CN.C.)say:
(Gm)I shot the sher iff,
but I did not shoot the (Gm)dep u ty.
I shot the sher iff,
but I did n’t shoot the (Gm)dep u ty.
Free Re flex es get the one bet (Gm)ter of me,
and what is to be must (Gm)be.
yeah.
Ev er y (Dm7)day the buck et (Gm)goes to the well,
but one day the bot tom me will (Gm)drop out.
so I (Dm7)shot, Yes, one day the bot tom will (Gm)drop out.
But I (CN.C.)say:
(Gm)I shot the sher iff,
but I did n’t shoot the (Gm)dep u ty.
I shot the sher iff,
but I did not shoot no (Gm)dep u ty.
I Shot The Sheriff — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Shot The Sheriff" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 95 BPM.
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About “I Shot The Sheriff”
- Why does "I Shot The Sheriff" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Shot The Sheriff".
- What key is "I Shot The Sheriff" by Eric Clapton played in?
- I Shot The Sheriff is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Shot The Sheriff" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- "I Shot The Sheriff" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Cm, Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Shot The Sheriff".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Shot The Sheriff"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 95 BPM.